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.

in self-pity. Crying makes you human and as much as your softheartedness pisses me off at times, you are the perfect other half

I’m probably going to regret saying this but… you are the perfect squishiness, to my bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement

regret instantly as soon as she had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried to process Maeve’s attempt at revealing a less crude side to her

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

you ready?’ Maeve

ears…’

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

I’m not a

me queasy. Let Adam get all handsy again to take your mind off it or something…’ Maeve

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

at me,

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

wrapped up in my emotions too deeply. Maeve pulled

that she didn’t have to apologize, she knew that she would feel better if she did. Adam deserved better than all of this drama, yet he still stood by her

of the conversation, Ann, I didn’t mean to 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

at my pack, only to wind up in front of another at your

debated her options. “I mean, Maeve’s go-to option for ripping them to pieces won’t go down too well

that you know. Together, we could be the kingdom’s most hated Alpha and

mean… you already have

I supposed to survive as a young Alpha at the head of the Pack? It would have been taken from me in seconds if I dared to

her eyes