Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 178 Two Men

Bartholomew sighed heavily as he poured fresh coffee into their cups and they took them gratefully. “Well, it seems that Lexi has found herself at the center of a love triangle, which unfortunately resulted in a brief scuffle in the common dining area for guests.” He explained carefully.

‘Oh she’ll hate that…’ Maeve sniggered sarcastically as Ann frowned.

“Already? But she hasn’t been here that long…” Ann said, a little awestruck at how easily Lexi seemed to find herself in these situations.

“I understand that Lexi is quite a colorful character, but…does she often find herself in these situations?” Adam asked incredulously as he stared at Ann slightly open-mouthed.

“I think you are both getting the wrong idea here.” Bartholomew interrupted quickly as they both refocused their attention on him. “It appears that both males involved seem to be underthe impression that they have some sort of claim on her.”

Adam snorted.

“Good luck with that. I can’t see Lexi allowing anyone to claim her.”

Ann said as she chewed on her lip briefly. “Were you there

news travels fast, especially regarding someone as interesting as Lexi. The fact that she has both Allen and Greyson seemingly

over his leg and hastily wiped at it. ‘Ha! I knew it! There was no way that Allen wasn’t that riled up about her without her being his mate.’ Maeve yelled

Greyson jumping in for a bit of three-way action though,’ Maeve continued excitedly, ‘Oooo girl is gonna

going to

no way that one man will ever be able to keep Lexi settled or

not true!’ Ann snarled a

herself as a prude but she knew just how complex Lexi was. This was going to be devastating for her emotionally because she had always been so proud that everything she had achieved, she had done by herself. She had never had to rely on a man for anything and had always pitied the fact that Ann would have to spend the rest of her life with one man, knowing that her mate would complete her and no matter what Ann had said, she wouldn’t

without being told what to do or who to see by

and posturing, then the Goddess truly had a twisted sense of humor giving someone like Lexi, not just one

come here afterward then?” Ann asked

secluded area of the garden. She was quite clearly struggling with her emotions so I thought the best course of action was

Ann said gratefully, “Underneath that fiery persona and impenetrable shell, she’s a softie and fiercely loyal. I’m so mad at myself for not

not doing as he was told.” Adam fumed broodily as he picked at his wet trousers. ‘I mean… if

the polar opposite of what either one of us expected Maeve. Going from despising someone to claiming them and then having a punch-up in the middle of the sodding enclave is not a good look for Allen.’ “I can’t have this. I don’t know what’s going on with