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.”

chewed on her lip briefly. “Were you there when

news travels fast, especially regarding someone as interesting as Lexi. The fact that she has

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 jubilantly, causing Ann

bit of three-way action though,’ Maeve continued excitedly, ‘Oooo girl

up Maeve, she’s going

differ.’ Maeve chuckled, ‘There’s no way that one man

not true!’ Ann

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

would live her life her way, without being told

was true 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

here afterward then?”

with her emotions so I thought the best course of action was

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

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

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