Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 118 Regrets Don’t Make a Betrayal Any Better

Ann’s arms rippled with the vibrations as Brad sawed patiently at the bolts in the plate above her head.

Sawing through the manacles was out of the question, as they were too tight and Brad was certain that they were made of the same material as the chains. They would need the key itself to unlock those, and if it couldn’t be found, then they would have to track down the locksmith that made these.

It was an arduous process but by the time he had finished, the plate slipped over the expandable bolts and the chains hung free.

Her legs felt a little strange from being kept in that position for such a long time and as soon as the pressure was released from her arms and her weight was distributed properly, her legs gave way.

“Goddess! Ann, I’m so sorry! I should have thought! Are you okay?” Brad fussed as he rushed over to her and carefully helped her to stand.

“I’m fine, really Brad,” Ann said quietly as she tried to push away from him, it didn’t feel right for him to be touching her, not after he had touched Ada with those same hands.

A flicker of hurt crossed his face as he understood her thought process and he steadied her before stepping back.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t think…” He stammered, clearly unsure how to behave around her now.

“It’s fine, let’s just get out of here okay? Ann murmured wearily as she turned to make her way out of the cell, but her legs wobbled again and she leaned against the door for support.

me help you…” Brad offered quietly as

stammered

as he strode purposely forwards. The look in his eyes and the steady beating

contentment at their

us terribly, doesn’t he…’ Ann murmured quietly to

he should have controlled his human better…’ Maeve

though… if he was

done is done. Regrets don’t make a betrayal any better. He’s lucky that I allow

right, the motionless form of Narcissa was dr*a*p*ed across the table and even from this distance it was easy to see

stairwell in front of them, and Brad and

them was in any fit state to be involved in any further clashes, but it didn’t look like there would be any other option if this intrusion turned out to be allies of Narcissa. To be honest, Ann wasn’t even sure that Adam was on her side anymore, so she couldn’t count on

she might have a few superficial injuries when we get there but Maeve can handle it, even if Ann can’t. Papa is on his way as well to help

Adam’s voice drifted down the stairwell and Ann found her lips curling up involuntarily into a sneer,

and Lexi rounded the last corner in the stairwell and emerged into the corridor, they came face to face with Brad

in shock at the sight of Ann cradled against Brad’s chest as Adam’s face darkened, his

it pretty rough, huh? Did

currently far too busy being engaged in a furious staring

gently, resulting in a low warning growl from Adam