Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 55 The Dark Witch

“Have you thought that perhaps the people who murdered your parents wanted to conceal your mate from you so you would be f0rced to take a chosen mate?” Lexi said suddenly through a mouthful of food as she plonked herself down on a chair next to them.

Adam frowned.

“But why? Taking a chosen mate isn’t a rare occurrence. Sometimes an Alpha doesn’t find his true mate and not having an heir weakens the Pack, so it’s seen as a necessary evil in most cases.”

Lexi nodded slowly, as she sat forward and rested her chin on her hands with a thoughtful expression.

“True, but have you considered that a concealment curse would be the best fit because they also wanted to conceal the ident*ity of your parent’s k*il*lers?”

Lord Brarthroroz chuckled.

“Very clever, Lexi… yes… it’s entirely possible. Perhaps the k*il*lers intended to have someone of their choosing take a place at your side as a chosen mate. It would make sense. You were present when your parents were k*il*led?” Lord Brarthroroz asked suddenly very interested. “I’ve already said I don’t remember!” Adam exclaimed loudly in frustration as his hand tightened around Ann’s. The silence extended between them for a while before his shoulders sagged and Adam sighed heavily.

“I don’t remember… but the Elders say that I was present when they died. I was unharmed but dazed. I spent almost a month in an allied Packs hospital as shortly after my parent’s death, the Pack was attacked. Our old allies sent reinf0rcements and ensured the Pack’s territory was held, but… the losses were devastating. My Beta’s father ran the Pack until I was old enough to take over but… it was a mess when I finally took the oath.”

seemed exhausted by the time he had finished speaking and Ann’s heart shattered

and looked at Ann with a strange expression

been some odd occurrences in Ann’s life too. Her

don’t,” Ann said

if there’s more going on here then perhaps we can help. We need to know and if it’s a Dark Witch suddenly making a lot of moves and attempting to seize power… then that usually means something much bigger than her is lurking behind the

ancient magick usually either take it from Daemons by f0rce, or they are gifted it in exchange for contracting to a Daemon… this… could be quite messy if it’s going where I’m thinking it is.” Ann exchanged a

not be wrong, Lexi,” Adam said

was adamant that she didn’t come forward willingly, she said she was

Brarthroroz asked with a frown. “Ah, that would be my wolf… sorry,” Ann said sheepishly. “Adam’s right, it’s not just that incident though. Recently, my wolf has been very loud. I had just a*s*sumed when I lived at the palace that she was more of a quiet-natured wolf, but since I’ve left the palace, she’s

Lexi sniggered.

feisty little wolf, Papa, you’d like her,” Lexi

Ann grimaced,

you only see occasionally when you feel like you can handle her for an hour

around!” Lexi objected as

Ann grinned across

I went back to the palace for the engagement banquet, Maeve had been present for most of the day, and then suddenly, it was like