Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

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Narcissa and Ada deserved to answer for the crimes that they were suspected of, but she needed solid proof, and as hard as Lexi and her father were searching for answers, so far their search had reached dead ends.

Reluctantly, she removed herself from the comforting safety of Adam’s arms and wondered briefly when she had become so reliant on him in her life.

His eyes desperately tried to search hers as she pulled away, but she averted her gaze. The disappointment and hurt on his face was simply too much for Ann to bear.

She knew that she should have been stronger, she shouldn’t have cried over the events that were unfolding, after all, she had already seen this coming.

The last thing she wanted was for Adam to be disappointed in her… especially after he had been so thoughtful in securing a workspace for her…

‘Don’t be ridiculous. He’s not mad at you, Ann. Why the hell would he be mad?!’ Maeve snorted incredulously. ‘Because crying is a weakness that a Luna cannot afford.’ Ann whined miserably.

human and as much as your softheartedness pisses me off at times, you are the perfect other half of my soul.

perfect squishiness, to my

had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried to

off, Ann. I was trying to console you… I feel your p@in too you know and its f*uc*king uncomfortable. If

you ready?’

all ears…’ Ann

to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking a deep breath. ‘Stop whining like a little baby, Ann, nobody likes a crybaby. Adam isn’t angry or disappointed or any of those petty emotions you think about relentlessly. He’s angry at

I’m not

get all handsy again to take your mind off it or something…’ Maeve muttered as she

the last time I try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she muttered angrily to

look at

voice, and she smiled up at him softly, reaching a hand out to run her fingers through his hair. “Sorry… Maeve was… telling me off. I thought you were disappointed with me for giving in to my emotions…” “What? No! I would never…” Adam protested loudly with an indignant look of horror on his

worry. I guess I got wrapped up in my emotions too deeply. Maeve pulled me out pretty quickly though. I’m sorry

she would feel better if she did. Adam deserved better than all of this drama, yet he still stood by her

I didn’t mean to but your father isn’t well known for his quiet manner of speaking, and…well…it seems that

wind up in front of another at your father’s behest. How do you want to play

pursed her lips grimly as she debated her options. “I mean, Maeve’s go-to option for ripping them to pieces won’t go down too well with the public I think…” Ann answered finally with the barest hint of a smile on her lips as

for that you know. Together, we could

already have that t*itle,

taken from me

her eyes at his sullen