Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 173 Full of Surprises

Lexi had wandered with Greyson for a little while, making small talk as she allowed him to take the lead with the direction that they were headed.

She found herself pleasantly surprised by his ability to hold a conversation and he didn’t seem to fawn over her, nor reject her which intrigued her greatly.

Men usually reacted in one of those two ways, and to find one who didn’t was indeed a rarity.

It did cross her mind briefly that he may indeed be hiding his true feelings about her, but there was no discernible cause to do so in her mind unless it was to try to get information out of her about Ann of course. But, he hadn’t brought her up in the conversation until now, so she was hesitant to condemn him so quickly.

“Is everything okay?” Greyson asked, stopping suddenly as he noticed her frown and his expression seemed to mirror her own as he frowned back at her in concern.

“Er, yeah? Why?” Lexi stammered defensively, a little shocked that he had even noticed.

“You’re frowning. I didn’t really think that discussing the topic of your favorite drinks, and whether or not girly c*oc*ktails were your style was anything to frown over.” He chuckled lightly.

Lexi snorted.

on which is my favorite honestly. I’m more of a whisky on the rocks kinda girl, or at a push, I’ll settle for a full-bodied red from the Bellevue’s Vinyard. c*oc*ktails don’t really do much for me other than serve as a liquid subst*itute for cake.” She winked.

you seriously equating c*oc*ktails to

you’re really doing is just wasting valuable volume in your stomach by filling it up with flavored sugar water that contains the teensiest bit of alcohol and has probably been watered down anyway. If you’re going to

a couple of times in an effort to

his slowly

new resident expert in daemons from an argument with a complete a*s*shat, only to end up discussing

up at him and

just full of surprises. It’s part of my unique charm. You either love it or hate it. Allen most definitely hates it

flicker of emotion crossed Greyson’s face briefly as they continued walking and

room that offered

He wishes!” She snorted as she perused the

and placed her order. When she was done she turned to him with a sigh and rolled

my kind and clearly my sense of humor is wasted on him. He’s a bitter little puppy with a stick lodged so far up his a*s*s he could pass for a ventriloquist’s dummy if you squinted hard

love lost between you two then.” Greyson snorted as he turned to his menu. “Nah, we’re the best of friends, can’t you tell?” Lexi grinned as the Omega who attended the bar area passed her the drink she had ordered. “Honestly, though, I enjoy

she studied him closely. Greyson was clearly a good-looking guy with his broad shoulders, and strong jawline and the way his hair flopped lazily over his brow was