Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

She sniffled miserably as she looked around her. Somehow she had ended up in the popular club district of the city, well known for its nightlife.The pulsating beats that emanated from inside some of the buildings did nothing but remind her of the strong, rhythmic heartbeat that she would hear when she laid her head on Brad's chest, and the grief would hit her all over again.'Perhaps you can find a quieter bar,' Maeve growled.Ann jumped at the sudden gruff voice in her head and it took her a moment before she had recovered enough to reply.'But... Maeve... I don't drink... I never have.' Ann protested.'No? Well, fated mates don't ever sleep with their mate's sister either... yet here we are. Now seems like a perfect time to start drinking.' She snapped back brutally.Ann bit her lip, unsure how to reply and she felt the sensation of Maeve sighing heavily.'Even if you don't want to drink, I want something to numb us both. Fratricide is frowned upon and if I see that bitch aga

"You will also be required not to disclose information regarding this contract or the Alpha's curse to anyone. The consequences will be both swift and brutal if you do. Is that clear?"That's fine by me. I do have a request though of my own."Alpha Nocturne narrowed his eyes slightly at her. What was it that she would demand from him exactly? He steeled himself for extortionate demands and retained his impassive demeanor as he waited patiently."You can ask…" Allen stated in a non-committal tone, as he waved for her to continue.Ann took a deep breath and smiled lightly."It's nothing major, don't worry. First of all, before I return to the pack with you, I want to have the opportunity to say goodbye to my family. Second, I want to be able to continue my work at the company of my former pack if possible. Third... I still want to be able to see my friends."'Should have asked him for our bastard mate's balls on a platter.' Maeve snorted.'What is your obsession with his genitals,

The shocked silence lasted only a matter of seconds before her father exploded angrily, shouting incoherently as Ada and Narcissa did their best to calm him down.Ann watched their struggle emotionlessly. It was about time they all heard a few home truths."Ann, that's enough you've gone too far! Look at the state of your father! After everything I've done…" Narcissa snapped as she grappled with her husband, trying desperately to soothe his wolf."Everything that you've done?!" Ann laughed incredulously."Tell me which part I should be thankful for Narcissa? The part where you seduced my father into breaking his sacred mate bond? Maybe the part where my mother finally lost her fight and gave up on life? Or perhaps I should be grateful for the times that you've pushed me out of this poor excuse for a family and excluded me in favor of your own blood?" She spat disdainfully.Ada did her best to appease her mother before she whirled furiously and stalked toward Ann stopping just mill

　　Ann’s eyes were ablaze with a fury that she hadn’t known she was capable of and she snarled menacingly, her tone conveying her deadly intent clearly.　　“You’ve pushed me too far this time, Ada. You’re welcome to the bastard. Keep him, ride him to your heart's desire, pop out as many pups as you can for him, and live happily. While you do so… NEVER darken my door or speak to me again, do you understand me?”　　Ada nodded furiously, rapidly turning a frightening shade of purple as she clawed desperately at Ann’s arm.　　“If I EVER hear of my father being mistreated or he meets an untimely demise, know that I will return here with a fury that you have never seen before and I will annihilate both you and your mother. Do I make myself clear?” Ann roared.　　Ada nodded furiously again her eyes beginning to roll up into her skull and her attempts to wrestle Ann’s arm from its position on her neck became weaker.　　With a snort, Ann released Ada roughly and with a final look of contempt over her

　　This time, Ann did laugh. She had missed Lexi’s dry humor and wit terribly.　　“Listen, tiger, what’s going on with you and Brad, hmm?” She asked, placing her cup down and staring intently into Anne’s eyes.　　Ann sighed and glanced out the window.　　“News travels fast then huh?”　　“I’m surprised you haven’t seen it if I’m honest,” Lexi answered as she leaned to the side and began rummaging through her bag.　　“Seen what?” Ann frowned.　　Lexi scrolled through her phone until she found what she was looking for and handed it to Ann.　　“What the fuck is that cretin doing marrying your man?” She hissed angrily.　　Ann glanced down at the News bulletin that had flashed up on the screen in the entertainment news.　　‘Heir to Crystal Pack no longer in running for Next Alpha King: Ditches fiance and plans to marry her sister. Click here for the full story!’　　Directly underneath was a picture of Ada and Brad staring adoringly at each other at some function or other. Ann snorted and passed the pho