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.

me off at times, you are the perfect other half of my soul. Together, we make a perfectly rounded whole.’ Maeve snapped half-heartedly

going to regret saying this but… you are the perfect squishiness, to my bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement each other.’ Maeve mumbled

she had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried to process Maeve’s attempt at revealing a less crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did you just call me squishy?’ Ann snorted

uncomfortable. If you’d prefer the glorious original version of myself then you shall have it

ready?’ Maeve

ears…’ Ann

your chance 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

I’m not

warned. Now… woman up and sort yourself out. You’re making me queasy. Let Adam get all handsy again to take

I try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she muttered angrily to herself before curling up

look at me,

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

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

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

known for his quiet manner of speaking, and…well…it seems that he has only gotten worse with

one treacherous Elder Council at my pack, only to wind up in front of another at your father’s behest. How do you

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 Adam chuckled

you know. Together, we could be

mean… you already have that

from me in seconds if I dared to show mercy to those that would happily

eyes at his