Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 257 Hellhounds

Ann sat in a stunned silence as she tried to comprehend what they were telling her, her heart shattering as Maeve whined mournfully in her head.

“But… why?” Ann asked as they filled her in on what they knew so far.

“We don’t know the answer to that yet. But if my t**t of an uncle is involved, then it’s nothing good.” Lexi answered morosely.

Ann glanced up at Felix, who despite being obviously devastated by his wife’s uncertain demise, was holding it together pretty well.

“If the scent of Aoife’s blood wasn’t overpowering everything else in the room and driving my wolf insane, then I would have been able to help with scenting the other person that your father identified.” Felix grimaced.

“Oh I wouldn’t worry too much about that, Felix. Papa has plenty of ways to track down the sneaky little fuckwits that don’t want to be found.” Lexi smiled in what was supposed to be a reassuring manner but it didn’t seem to have the impact she desired as Felix scowled back at her.

“Are you insane? Of course I’m going to worry. My wife’s fate depends on the ability of your father to identify a secondary suspect and no offense, but considering it’s his brother that is one of the main suspects in this ridiculous conspiracy, how do I know he’s not involved in some way?” Felix hissed, “All I have is your word and your fathers and quite frankly, I don’t know either of you that well.”

“Well, you’re just going to have to trust us on this then aren’t you? Papa’s hellhounds are persistent little blighters too and it shouldn’t take them too long to…”

“Wait a minute… hellhounds?” Felix gaped at her incredulously as Lexi rolled her eyes.

“Well duh,obviously.” She snorted, “He’s a Daemon Lord, why wouldn’t he have Hellhounds?” “I’m just… I’m struggling to take it in that they exist. I thought they were merely legends…”

“Like the humans believed that werewolves and other things that went bump in the night were merely folklore and scary tales to keep their unruly children in bed at night?” Lexi laughed at Felix’s sheepish expression, “Sweet little furball, all Legends are rooted in truth, you should know that by now.”

forth and stifled a yawn as

as Felix’s eyes widened in realization. “If it was THAT simple then there would never be any missing people. They’re incredible trackers but they’re also kinda…

sagged in disappointment and Ann’s heart broke for him. She exchanged a look with Lexi,

arrive, but I don’t think a little terror will do them any harm.” Lexi said gently, “besides, I’m sure Papa will be

glumly

don’t think Narcissa

me. Although it does bother me that there’s been radio silence in regards to any news of their movements.” Ann grimaced as she stifled another yawn

tell me you’re feeling sorry for them!” Lexi scoffed with a horrified expression as Ann laughed

is not good news.” Ann answered with a wry smile, “Has there been any news from Greyson

Allen answered

he was going to check in with us as soon as he arrived.”

reconnaissance team a few days ago but

it myself.” Allen replied, the deep concern in his voice proving how much this

going then I sure as hell am going as

all the support she can get and besides it’s not safe

poisoned and Aoife missing.” Lexi snorted as she grimaced at Felix, “no offense.” “None taken,” he shrugged, “She’s right though Allen.

need babysitting right?” Lexi scoffed, “I’m perfectly capable of holding

where have I heard that before?” Adam murmured with a pointed look

a finger to Ann’s lips as she

think I’ve slept enough to last me a lifetime.” Ann grumbled, finally relenting once she

“I’ll be a good girl for now but I’m