Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 109 Childish Jealousy

“As your Beta, you have always trusted me with everything that went on in your life, Adam. I have served you well and faithfully, and our pack has prospered. For once, I’m disappointed in your choices and I cannot stress to you enough just how important it is for me to know what I’m dealing with here so that I can continue to support you properly.” Allen said, trying to keep the hurt from his voice as he spoke.

Adam didn’t reply immediately, simply staring at his trusted beta’s expression of hurt as he debated how to reply.

How was he supposed to tell him that he had deliberately kept him in the dark because he didn’t know if he could trust him to not let his personal feelings get in the way of what Adam decided was right?

But it appeared that Lexi was going to save him the trouble of having to injure his Beta’s pride as she smirked at him with a twinkle in her eye.

“Relax pumpkin… there’s been a lot going on just lately and I’m fairly sure that if it wasn’t for Ann’s stupidity and poor judgment just recently, then they both would have sat your pretty little b*oo*ty down and filled you in on all of the delicious details.” She purred as she raked her eyes over Allen’s body, lingering on his c*rotc*h area as her eyes seemed to flash hungrily for a moment.

Allen shifted uncomfortably under her gaze and leaned to grab a cushion from the nearby sofa, in an effort to protect himself as he growled warningly at her.

“Listen, if you think something like ‘that’ is going to protect you from me, we have bigger issues on hand than Ann’s stupidity when it comes to wanting to help everyone.” Lexi snorted as she wiggled her fingers suggestively at Allen.

Adam sighed as he looked intently at Allen.

“Listen, I would have spoken to you sooner, but we’ve hardly had time for the normal meetings with the rapid developments of the businesses, settling Ann into the pack and… now this. When Lexi updates us properly with the in-depth intel from her father then I promise you that you will be included in these discussions. However, you need to open your mind a little more Allen, Lexi has a mixed heritage which is not mine to discuss, but when she chooses to do so, any bigotry will not be tolerated, do you understand?”

a little distracted by trying to shield himself

all that remains is to try to figure out how on earth I’m

speaking did the phone

unrecognized number and he scowled, debating momentarily on whether or not to answer the call, but eventually

this?” He growled furiously into the receiver. “Oh Alpha! What a pleasant surprise! I felt sure that we would be speaking to your Beta

of the woman’s voice who had caused his mate so much hurt, and resorted to blocking him

there was no other choice. Narcissa and Ada simply could not suspect that they were on

out through gritted teeth, “To what do I owe the

had always been terrible at hiding his emotions. In fact, Ann was the first person

chuckle sounded from the other end of the

think we may have gotten off on the wrong foot, Alpha

wanting to say more but holding

end of the line and he could almost hear the hesitation for what she was about

a quick intake of breath, she finally spoke

Ada said frankly, momentarily stunning Adam as she continued, “I mean, who wouldn’t be jealous of the long line of hunks

in reflex, not wanting to even think about Ann in the arms of another

meant at all, I’m sorry, Adam. I

satisfaction to himself as he heard an audible gulp from the other end of