Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 212 Someone is a Little Jealous?

Despite his best efforts, Ann did not succumb to Adam’s less-than-subtle efforts to force her into relaxation for the rest of the day.

She agreed to a compromise and didn’t leave the room until lunchtime, still concerned that her absence had put additional strain on Lexi and Allen that they didn’t deserve

They had already been in the Enclave a full day without any input from her, let alone a welcome, and she felt awful.

“Ann, slow down, they aren’t going anywhere.” Adam chastised gently as they swept through the hallways. “I know, I just want to make sure that they know they have my support if needed,” Ann answered absent-mindedly as she poked her head through the c***k in the doorway of yet another room that lay at the side of the corridor but found no sign of Lexi or Allen within.

“Besides, I need to talk with Lexi. I don’t think she fully understands what it means to have Allen as a mate for her position in our society.” She muttered as she sighed impatiently and closed the door, resuming her search with gusto as she strode forward eagerly.

“Don’t you have any idea where they’ll be?” she asked over her shoulder as Adam’s shoulders slumped in defeat slightly and he increased his pace a little in order to catch up with her and walk at her side.

“No, I don’t. I know Lord Brarthroroz arranged for another session in the holding cells with some of the geneticists and researchers this morning, I’m not sure if Bartholomew will be with him or not, but as far as Lexi and Allen are concerned, I’ve not had the opportunity to catch up with them today so I don’t know for sure.”

Ann hummed in displeasure.

try Bartholomew’s office then.” She said after a few minutes of thought and suddenly changed direction, almost causing Adam to

nothing, as he quietly followed at her side, studying the look

the corridors and passed the entrance to one of the courtyard gardens that littered the Enclave, familiar voices drifted into the corridor and Ann stopped suddenly, her head whipping around in the direction that the voices

muttered under her breath

to them, and although Allen had noticed their arrival, he said nothing, only the mischievous glint in

suddenly became very still. The glazed look that fell over her eyes told Adam that she was in conversation with Maeve, and when she began to lower her posture slightly as she moved toward

had to admit it was sort of endearing. In contrast to the seriousness of their everyday life, seeing her like this made a nice change. In seconds, Ann had launched herself across the remaining distance and pounced on Lexi’s back, wrapping her arms around her tightly as a surprised squeal left her lips. “HOLY f****g S*HITB*ALLS, ANN. ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!” Lexi yelled furiously as Ann giggled helplessly and hugged

Queen Ann…” Allen corrected

you warn me?! You absolute bastard… I’ll get you back for this you know…

sorry,” Lexi sneered, “Is this a side effect of you getting hammered by your man? Did he knock what little sense remains out of you with

were now aching with laughter. Maeve wasn’t helping the situation as

who put you up to it anyway.” Lexi fumed moodily, folding her arms in front of her as she pouted,

she stood upright and wiped the

jealous.” Ann teased as

she snorted, her eyes dancing with mischief as she held back the cutting remark that anyone other than Ann would have received

make sure you weren’t taking on more than you could manage “ Ann grinned as she reached