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.

pisses me off at times, you are the perfect other half of my soul. Together, we make a perfectly rounded

the perfect squishiness, to my bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement

momentarily and she could feel Maeve’s regret instantly as soon as she had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried to

feel your p@in too you know and its f*uc*king uncomfortable. If you’d prefer the glorious original version of myself then you shall have it gladly…’ Maeve

you ready?’ Maeve

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 himself because he can’t fix it for you. Alpha’s don’t like being helpless.’ Maeve answered

not a

sort yourself out. You’re making me queasy. Let Adam get all handsy again to take your mind off it or something…’

she muttered angrily to herself before

at me,

Adam’s gentle 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 too deeply. Maeve pulled me out pretty

knew that she would feel better if she did. Adam deserved

but your father isn’t well known for his quiet manner of speaking, and…well…it seems that he has only gotten worse with age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly

avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack, only to wind up in front of another at your

Maeve’s go-to option for ripping them to pieces won’t go down too

for that you know. Together, we could be the kingdom’s

already have that

head of the Pack? It would have been taken from me in seconds if I dared to show mercy to those that would happily rip me apart and leave me for

her eyes at his