Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 243 No Work Tonight

The rest of the night went well, the more they drank, the lighter the mood got and Ann sat back happily in her chair, listening to Aoife excitedly answer Lexi’s questions about her family and the magic that they used.

They had explained to her already Lexi’s father’s theory about why they both thought that Aoife felt so familiar to them, and Aoife was positively over the moon that she could finally talk freely about herself and her abilities.

Lexi was leaning over the table, with her chin resting on her hands as she absolutely devoured every word that Aoife was saying, and Aoife chatted animatedly as Ann sipped from her glass with a faint smile on her face.

She had taken a rest from the Bellevue selection that Lexi and Aoife were working their way through as she was starting to feel a little queasy, and had switched to a non-alcoholic strawberry and lime concoction that the omega’s had only too happily wh*ipped up for her.

‘I still think we should keep her..’ Maeve whispered wistfully.

‘I know, but you know we can’t.’ Ann replied softly, ‘I’m content enough that Lexi finally has someone she can talk to for answers about her mother’s side and that we managed to get a little more information about Jasper. For all the good it will do us.’

‘All it’s told us is what we already knew. Jasper is an arsehole who needs castrating.’

Maeve growled, ‘Although, I do agree with you on your thoughts about the Excidium Coven. Maybe they have managed to infiltrate another Royal Family, but we won’t know for sure unless we can get in there and see for ourselves.’

Ann hummed her agreement as she continued listening to their conversation. Despite this officially being a night off from her duties, she couldn’t help but wonder how both teams were getting on.

Had Greyson arrived safely and managed to scout the situation properly? Had Adam and Felix arrived safely and were they busy setting up a base of operations by now?

She hated being powerless and in the dark about what was going on. By rights, she should be there with them, at least then she would feel like she was being useful.

“Everything okay?” Lexi’s voice interrupted her thoughts suddenly and as Ann lifted her eyes to look at them both and saw Lexi’s face was crinkled in concern.

slightly as

fine. Sorry. I was wondering if the teams had all got there

promised me Ann, no work tonight!” Lexi chided

I can’t help where my

only one thing for it.” Lexi grinned brightly, “Time

at the same time

that I’m going to throw up if I eat anything? I know it’s not anywhere near the amount you two have polished off between you but still…it never sits right after I’ve drank anything alcoholic.” Ann grimaced as Lexi gave her

has a regular appearance on your schedule anyway.” Lexi sniggered as Ann

“Not funny.”

the way?” Lexi said as

an appointment with the obstetrician tomorrow….after Maeve’s damn portrait that

would think about it. Perhaps it would become the norm, but it equally could make her the

a portrait done for your wolf?!”

been relentless.” Ann

Your wolves are as much a part of you as your human side so it only seems fitting. I don’t know why no one else has done it before.”

cute and fluffy…I can see it now.”

how cute and fluffy I’m not, if she

why she wants one.” Ann admitted, “Alpha females are rare enough as it is,

why I’m doing it though.” Maeve

so insistent on it?” Ann asked in

Maeve preened, “I want everyone to see just how magnificent I really am… I also want to prove that it’s not just humans that can pull off wearing a crown. It will be glorious AND luxurious! I will wrap

self-absorbed chatter out and rubbed her temples, “Too late…she’s already on her high horse about the damn portrait

her head c****d to the side as she seemed to notice the necklace that Ann

asked softly as she leaned

her hand up to her necklace and held the pendant lightly with her fingers, “It was