Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Lexi was quietly impressed at how the pack seemed to run as a well-oiled machine, with the lower ranking members excited to see their leaders happy, without even the barest hint of jealousy from anyone… at least in Lexi’s case anyway.

She was almost disappointed in a way. She hadn’t been able to stick up for Ann when she had a tough time here initially thanks to Narcissa’s coven’s meddling, and she had secretly hoped that they might rear their ugly heads again so that both she and her father could put them in their places.

She supposed it was a good thing though really, not having to worry about being stabbed in the back at every turn… unless you were Ann. Lexi marveled at how calm and collected Ann was in public while she faced the clean-up from her father’s incompetency.

If it had been her in such a high-ranking position, Lexi was sure that she would have just kicked everyone out of their positions, or exiled them for the fun of it They were supposed to protect the vulnerable and the less fortunate in their positions, not stand idly by and watch people suffer as they lived in the lap of luxury.

thoughts?” Allen murmured as he moved a stray strand of hair from across her face. “Who

glint in your eyes that looks suspiciously like you’re planning a brutal murder…” Allen

Lexi snorted.

just thinking that I wouldn’t want to do Ann’s job even if you paid

eventually be the same for you with your

looked at him for a long time before she answered. Truthfully she hadn’t really considered this and she certainly had never brought the conversation up with her father. She had already lost

we’ve discussed actually, and besides, I’m not sure I want to be in charge of a

a demon princess, you know,” Allen

You’re more likely to see me with a pair of demonic wings and a big stabby sword. I think

teased as he rolled off the bed to dodge the slap that Lexi sent his way, “It

wet aren’t you’” Lexi shot back with a smirk, “And what

aren’t talking about me, are we?”

if you get any more self-righteous Allen, I’m seriously going to think about persuading Adam to have you committed to a retirement home with all the other old, retired wolves so you can sit around and grumble about how despicable and dreadful things are now.” Lexi teased mercilessly. “Hey! I’m not that old you know…” Allen

I’ll treat you to a pair of slippers and a pipe so you can sit in your rocking chair and play chess with them too.” “You’re brutal you know’” Allen grumbled as the sound of his phone vibrating sounded

pity… I have plenty more where that came from” Lexi giggled as Allen rolled his eyes and grabbed his phone

as he had read the message from Adam, he sighed and sank down