Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 61 The Lie

Ann’s stomach seemed to tie itself in knots as they descended the stairs together and made their way into the dining room.

She had felt Adam’s tension increase as he readied himself for a confrontation with the elders… but it never materialized. The hallway and dining room were empty apart from the usual Omega’s scurrying about.

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The tension seemed to dissipate almost immediately from Adam’s shoulders and he pulled a chair out at the dining table for Ann to sit at with a tight smile.

They hadn’t chosen to dress any differently, a*s*suming that it may @rouse suspicion if their usual styles had changed. Ann sat in a pale blue merino wool sweater with a high neck and her hair down, and Adam had stuck with his usual business suit with a high neck collar on his shirt.

They chatted lightly about their plans for the day. After all, nothing had changed in their work lives and they still had important meetings to attend to. As they talked quietly between themselves, the dining hall began to fill up with members of the Pack that had attended the morning’s training.

The majority of females eyed Ann suspiciously as they filed in, whispering behind their hands and staring pointedly at them both. Both she and Adam were aware of the subtle change in the att*itude of the Pack’s members.

They were giving off a distinctly unfriendly feeling towards Ann, and she shifted uncomfortably in her seat as Adam leaned towards her to whisper in her ear rea*s*suringly.

worry, Ann. They won’t approach

at him with a glint in

not afraid of them, you know? I can handle myself and if, for some reason, I can’t, then Maeve will handle the rest.” She

Adam frowned slightly.

mate from any threats? Did

not merely a contracted mate. The more

decide just what

intensifying his

by-product of the

as he

communicated with

Adam?” Ann asked, her eyes searching his and filled

Adam smiled lightly.

just lost in thought for a moment Ann, that’s all.” He answered dismissively as his eyes were drawn to the figure of an agile-looking

her hate -filled eyes focused intently on Ann as Adam stood

it didn’t feel like it was going to be a pleasant

front of them, Adam stepped in front of Ann and

head, “I would like a moment to talk with our Luna, if

like silk and it made

and

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