Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 81 I Want You by My Side

After showering and changing, Adam came up with the idea of taking her to see the offices that he had bought. Ann agreed with very little hesitation. There was no point in wasting time moping about her losses.

She had to adapt quickly and keep moving forward, whether she wanted to or not.

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Ann was curious to see what he thought would const*itute a good working environment for her and as the final decision on whether or not to start a new company had been f0rced upon her, she also wanted to see what she had to work with.

“I didn’t think you would want to be in the same building as me for business purposes, especially after our last conversation on the matter,” Adam said nonchalantly as he drove them toward their destination. The slightly pensive expression on his face and crease in his forehead told Ann that as casual as he sounded, he was clearly a little hurt by the thought that she didn’t want to spend every waking second with him.

“Don’t take it personally Adam. I would have been happy with my own office space within your building if you were able to keep your hands to yourself during work hours.” Ann smirked across at him.

He cleared his throat awkwardly as he sneaked a glance across at her.

Ann, I’d never had much interest in pursuing a relationship.”

so

intention of taking Allen up on his stupid idea of taking a chosen mate.” He paused

you appeared, out of thin air, like some sort of fated encounter… a sign from the goddess perhaps, showing up in a wedding dress, admittedly a little drunk and disheveled, but at the exact moment that my Beta was trying desperately to convince me that I needed a Luna… in the

her with a deep meaningful look burning fiercely in his eyes as

at the time

slightly and pursed her

not completely true. I did not propose to you!” she objected petulantly, folding her arms in front of her. “What was it you said? ‘I’ll do it! I’ll

mate and I need a way to get out of this wedding tomorrow. I’ll do it! I’ll marry you.’ If you’re going to mock me, at least do it properly.” She grumbled

he turned down a side street, heading deeper into the center of the

would never mock you. I just still find it hard to believe that I have someone so perfect to share my life with, considering it all started

sulkily at him and he reached across

be cross, Ann. If I have my way, I don’t ever want this contract to end. I want you by my side till I take my

Saying these little things that made her heart beat in such a terrifying

him, his vulnerability raw and plain

said it out loud so that he knew how she felt, then it would make it all the

couldn’t do it to herself, nor

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