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.

laughed a little nervously, grimacing slightly as she was suddenly

I was wondering if the teams had all got there

me Ann, no work tonight!” Lexi chided as her frown

I can’t help where

it.” Lexi grinned brightly, “Time for some food to

groaned at the same time that Aoife’s

the amount you two have polished off between you but still…it never sits right after I’ve drank anything alcoholic.” Ann grimaced as

don’t think it will be too long until vomiting has a regular appearance on your schedule anyway.” Lexi

“Not funny.”

see the midwife by the way?” Lexi said as she sipped

with the obstetrician tomorrow….after Maeve’s damn portrait that we have to sit for.”

as Maeve was about the portrait, Ann couldn’t help but wonder what her descendants would think about it. Perhaps it

really having a portrait done for

been relentless.”

adorable. Your wolves are as much a part of you as your human side so it only seems fitting. I don’t know

the cute and fluffy…I can see

show her just how cute

much as I’m not keen on the idea, I can see why she wants one.” Ann admitted, “Alpha females are rare enough as it is, I suppose it makes sense to record everything about one of the few Alpha

I’m doing

why ARE you so insistent on it?” Ann asked

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 myself in the finest red silk as I

muttered under her breath as she shut Maeve’s self-absorbed chatter out and

to the side as she seemed to notice the necklace

get that?” She asked softly as she leaned forward, peering closely at

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