Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 105 Where is Ann

Lexi had arrived a good hour or so after she had received Ann’s text a*s*suring her that she was fine. She reached into her bag and checked her phone for any more messages from her, but the message center was empty.

She chewed her lip and frowned as she stared at the blank screen, her stomach tying itself in knots for no good reason.

‘I swear to my father, Ann, if you’ve gotten yourself into some sort of trouble just because you’re too damn naive for your own good…’ She muttered angrily under her breath as she swung the door to her car open and marched into the coffee shop.

After flirting a little with the new barista and collecting her coffee, she moved over to their usual table and sat staring out of the window expectantly, waiting impatiently for Ann’s arrival.

Five minutes passed, and then ten…

Lexi checked her watch anxiously and dialed Ann’s number again. She scowled deeply as it went straight to voice mail and swore under her breath.

Something didn’t feel right about this whole thing. Making a split second decision, she stood abruptly, causing the chair to fall loudly behind her as she hurried over to the counter.

“Hey! Muscles!” She called, whistling to get the new barista’s attention.

on his face as he sized up the arrogant woman before

know… you don’t have to whistle to get

knees at my feet, begging for me to treat you all over again…” Lexi purred with a smirk as the new

if you don’t.” She chuckled seductively before fishing

with a serious face, all flirtatious humour gone and the sudden change had obviously unnerved

explore this line of conversation a little more, I have something that I need to see, but you can give me a call when you get off work. I’ll answer if I’m free, if not, I’ll call you back when I am. Now, I don’t suppose the owners are around for me to

nodded sullenly and turned toward the back of the shop where the owners usually spent

they emerged into the front of the chop, their faces split into wide grins at the sight of

girl! How are you doing? I haven’t seen you and Ann for such

time. I can’t stay long, I just wanted to ask if you could give

“An? Is everything okay?”

ago and I think something happened… I won’t go into details because

she squeezed

is nothing if not kind hearted… I can’t imagine anyone would want to see any harm come to her…” Maureen began before

of a couple of old hags that would delight in seeing her

“Nevis!”

WOMAN! What the feck was that