Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 212 Someone is a Little Jealous?

Despite his best efforts, Ann did not succumb to Adam’s less-than-subtle efforts to force her into relaxation for the rest of the day.

She agreed to a compromise and didn’t leave the room until lunchtime, still concerned that her absence had put additional strain on Lexi and Allen that they didn’t deserve

They had already been in the Enclave a full day without any input from her, let alone a welcome, and she felt awful.

“Ann, slow down, they aren’t going anywhere.” Adam chastised gently as they swept through the hallways. “I know, I just want to make sure that they know they have my support if needed,” Ann answered absent-mindedly as she poked her head through the c***k in the doorway of yet another room that lay at the side of the corridor but found no sign of Lexi or Allen within.

“Besides, I need to talk with Lexi. I don’t think she fully understands what it means to have Allen as a mate for her position in our society.” She muttered as she sighed impatiently and closed the door, resuming her search with gusto as she strode forward eagerly.

“Don’t you have any idea where they’ll be?” she asked over her shoulder as Adam’s shoulders slumped in defeat slightly and he increased his pace a little in order to catch up with her and walk at her side.

“No, I don’t. I know Lord Brarthroroz arranged for another session in the holding cells with some of the geneticists and researchers this morning, I’m not sure if Bartholomew will be with him or not, but as far as Lexi and Allen are concerned, I’ve not had the opportunity to catch up with them today so I don’t know for sure.”

Ann hummed in displeasure.

should try Bartholomew’s office then.” She said after a few minutes of thought and suddenly changed direction, almost

he quietly followed at her side, studying

entrance to one of the courtyard gardens that littered the Enclave, familiar voices drifted into the corridor and Ann stopped suddenly, her head whipping around in the direction that the voices

under her breath as

them, and although Allen had noticed their arrival, he said nothing,

became very still. The glazed look that fell over her eyes told Adam that she was in conversation with Maeve, and when she began to lower her posture slightly as she moved

that he got to see this playful side of Ann as she stalked silently forwards, with an intent focus, but he had to admit it was sort of endearing. In contrast to the seriousness of their everyday life, seeing her like this made a nice change. In seconds, Ann had launched herself across the remaining distance and pounced on Lexi’s back, wrapping her arms around her tightly as a surprised squeal left her lips. “HOLY f****g S*HITB*ALLS, ANN. ARE YOU TRYING

Allen corrected dryly

her chest, “Why the f**k didn’t you warn me?! You absolute bastard… I’ll get you back for

giggles as she tried to catch her breath. “Yeah, you sound really sorry,” Lexi sneered, “Is this a side effect

she bent over clutching her sides which were now aching with laughter. Maeve wasn’t helping the situation

moodily, folding her arms in front of her as she pouted, “What do you want anyway? Shouldn’t you be getting railed so that you can spawn a load of cute little smut puppies in the name of the kingdom

as she stood upright and wiped the tears from her

jealous.” Ann teased as

eyes dancing with mischief as she held back the cutting remark that anyone other than Ann would have received

make sure you weren’t taking on more than you could manage