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.”

on her lip briefly. “Were you there when it

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

his leg and hastily wiped at it. ‘Ha! I knew it! There was no way that Allen wasn’t that riled up

action though,’ Maeve continued excitedly,

up Maeve, she’s going

beg to differ.’ Maeve chuckled, ‘There’s no way that one man will ever be able to keep Lexi settled or

not true!’ Ann snarled a

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

she would live her life her way, without

and they were mates, and this wasn’t all just down to male jealousy and posturing, then the Goddess truly had a twisted sense of humor giving

she come here afterward then?” Ann asked

a secluded area of the garden. She was quite clearly struggling with her emotions so I thought the best course of action was to bring her back here and take

shell, she’s a softie

doing as he was told.” Adam fumed broodily as he picked at his wet trousers. ‘I mean… if you think about it… he did do what you asked, just not in the way either of

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 Allen, but I’m going to have to seriously address this.” Adam said, standing suddenly and