Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 267 The Corpse…

Ann and Adam had been mid discussion regarding potential baby names for each of the pups when a frantic looking Felix practically fell through the doors and into her room.

“They… f*uc*k… Jasper… it was him! He was here… he still IS here!” he rushed out between breaths almost incoherently as he leaned on the table as he tried to catch his breath.

Ann and Adam froze mid conversation as they took in his panicked appearance and they exchanged a look of concern.

“What the f**k has crawled up his a*ss?” Maeve grimaced as she flicked her ears in annoyance.

Ann ignored Maeve’s snarky comment and sat up, pushing the sheet back a little as she held her hands out in front of her in a placating gesture.

“Felix, slow down…” Ann began in a soothing tone but she was cut off by Felix’s furious glare.

“No, you don’t understand. He’s STILL HERE!” He yelled impatiently as Adam growled warningly at his tone.

“Growl all you want Adam, this is f*****g serious. He killed Aoife, but she wasn’t his target. He meant to kill Ann!”

“What?” Ann murmured in disbelief as Adam stiffened beside her and she could feel his unease rippling outwards like a discomforting blanket.

“Where?” Adam snarled, his eyes flashing gold Baldur’s fury at the threat to his mate and pups began to rise.

“I don’t know where he is now.” Felix hissed in frustration as he began to pace angrily

when did you see him? I thought you were with Allen

to her normal self and Maeve was still decidedly grouchy because she knew that they were about as much use as a

her father and see if there was any news yet from Greyson’s squad,” Felix answered as he shook his head, “I thought it best if I went to get cleaned up and at least try to get a few hours sleep.

sense.” Adam nodded with a thoughtful frown,

frustration, “I woke up and just knew that someone was in my room. When I got my hands on them, it turned out it was my dear brother.” He spat furiously, the venom that dripped

him was when my father was in a rage about any previously unknown allegations towards Jasper that had reached him through his intelligence network.” He continued glancing across at Adam, “I told you all this before we returned. I had intended to reach out tomorrow to my contacts in our intelligence network and compile a list

useful though Felix,” Ann interrupted, “Any evidence we have of his movements or any allegations that have been leveled against him will help us to build a picture

nodded as he took a deep breath and threw himself down

was gloating about the fact that everyone around Adam seemed to die, so I let him keep talking. When I told him that you were still alive, he was irritated… but then when I told him it was Aoife that had died…” he trailed off, clenching

was his target?” Ann asked as she was suddenly overcome

turn red, the unshed tears glistening in the light as he fought

Ann said, her

fault, your highness.” Felix laughed bitterly, “The

take her from me. He reveled in telling me how he violated her before he…” Felix stood

spent the past few

for her hand and squeezed

he now, Felix?” Adam asked, his tone bordering

a slippery f*uc*ker, I’ll give him that. I don’t

that even possible?” Adam

enough I came straight here. If Ann was the original target then she could still be in danger.” Felix

you letting us know so quickly,” Adam bowed his head respectfully to indicate his gratitude,

highness! Consort Adam!” An urgent voice called from the