Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 118 Regrets Don’t Make a Betrayal Any Better

Ann’s arms rippled p@infully with the vibrations as Brad sawed patiently at the bolts in the plate above her head.

Sawing through the manacles was out of the question, as they were too tight and Brad was certain that they were made of the same material as the chains. They would need the key itself to unlock those, and if it couldn’t be found, then they would have to track down the locksmith that made these.

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It was an arduous process but by the time he had finished, the plate slipped over the expandable bolts and the chains hung free.

Her legs felt a little strange from being kept in that position for such a long time and as soon as the pressure was released from her arms and her weight was distributed properly, her legs gave way.

“Goddess! Ann, I’m so sorry! I should have thought! Are you okay?” Brad fussed as he rushed over to her and carefully helped her to stand.

“I’m fine, really Brad,” Ann said quietly as she tried to push away from him, it didn’t feel right for him to be touching her, not after he had touched Ada with those same hands.

A flicker of hurt crossed his face as he understood her thought process and he steadied her before stepping back.

think…” He stammered, clearly unsure

wearily as she turned to make her way out of the

let me help you…” Brad offered quietly as

my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs were lifted

held her close to his chest as he strode purposely forwards. The look in his eyes and the steady beating of his heart was, for the first time in a long time, a familiar sound that rea*s*sured

their proximity and

terribly, doesn’t he…’ Ann murmured quietly to

have controlled his human better…’ Maeve

he was indeed

done. Regrets don’t make a betrayal any better. He’s lucky that I allow him any contact with us at

paused as he glanced into a door to his right, the motionless form of Narcissa was dr*a*p*ed across the table and even from this distance it was easy to

of footsteps could be heard from the stairwell in front of them, and Brad and Ann

be any other option if this intrusion turned out to be allies of Narcissa. To be honest, Ann wasn’t even sure that Adam was on her side anymore, so she couldn’t count on his appearance being

too long… what if she’s hurt…” “Relax, furball, she might have a few superficial injuries when we get there but Maeve can handle it, even if Ann can’t. Papa is on his way as well

up involuntarily into a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way that Maeve’s

the last corner in the stairwell and emerged into

at the sight of Ann cradled against Brad’s chest as Adam’s face darkened, his thunderous aura so thick that Ann

rough, huh? Did Karma finally catch up with you?” Lexi quipped quickly as she

said nothing, he was currently far too busy being

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