Chapter 198

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter – 198 Why Me?

Allen escorted Lexi and her father to the patio area just at the back of the dining room after dinner was

finished so that they could relax a little. He apologized profusely as he excused himself, explaining that

he had to make a few phone calls but would be back soon.

“He rarely seems to have any time for himself.” Lord 8rarthroroz observed dryly, as Lexi snorted in

response. “Duty first, always…” she said bitterly as she glanced around the area.

It hadn’t changed much since she was here only a few weeks ago. The Omega’s had set up the area

nicely with fairy lights intertwined with the honeysuckle that spiraled up the posts of the wood pergola,

and across the latticed roof. The lanterns that hung from the ceiling would definitely provide a nice

ambiance after sunset, but that was still hours away.

An Omega hurried out from the hall and placed a tray holding a colossal jug of fresh sangria and three

glassed on the table in front of them and grinned broadly at them.

“If you all need anything else, just give me a shout, okay? I’m right in there in the kitchen sorting out the

day’s baking.”

“Thank you very much.” Lord Brarthroroz said in his deep voice with a genuine smile as she blushed

furiously and scurried away.

“Ew. Would you mind not reducing the little wolves to pools of goo every time you open your mouth?”

Lexi grimaced.

“If I have to put up with your little lover’s tiff with the busy Beta, I think you can handle a few females

unable to conceal their appreciation of a fine Daemon like myself.” He chuckled in response.

“Geez, get over yourself, papa.” Lexi said as she rolled her eyes and reached for a glass,

“Thank god for alcohol.” She mumbled as she poured a glass for herself and then after a moment of

consideration, poured one for her father too.

“Perhaps they should have brought a bigger jug.” Her father commented dryly as he watched Lexi

knock the full glass back and pour herself another.

“Waste not want not, I guess.” she shrugged noncommittally as she settled back into the chair.

Lexi shifted uncomfortably under the weight of her father’s intense gaze and sighed dramatically.

“Go on, ask whatever it is that’s bugging you so I can enjoy this drink in peace..” She said finally, the

bite of irritation in her voice causing her father to smirk outrageously. “I was just wondering whether the

Beta and you are serious or not. Am I expecting a son-in-law anytime soon?”

“Papa” Lexi exclaimed loudly as she looked at him with an expression of horror.

“I think I’m right, aren’t I?” He grinned broadly as Lexi scowled deeply at him.

“It’s… well… he claims he’s my mate…” she admitted begrudgingly as her father’s face lit up.

“That’s excellent! I can’t tell you how happy I am for you’ It’s about time you settled down.” He said

seriously as Lexi gaped at him in disbelief.

“Are you f’**’*g serious?”

“Of course! Why wouldn’t I be happy about you finding your fated?’1 Lord Brarthroroz beamed widely,

‘‘Many don’t get the opportunity to find them this early on.”

“Ugh…it’s really not as simple as that Papa.”

“Oh?” He said, c*oc*king his head curiously as he sipped his sangria from the glass, looking as far

removed as possible from an all-powerful Daemon Lord as one could possibly get.

Lexi sighed.

“He’s not the only wolf that claims that I’m their mate.” Lexi grimaced.

She didn’t really want to be having this conversation with her father. They had never discussed

anything about her s*e*xual relationships and then to be so open and blunt about the possibility of

having two mates… it was uncomfortable to say the least.

Her father didn’t seem bothered in the least though, he simply just snorted and shook his head.

“To be honest, it’s probably for the best that you have more than one mate to handle you.” He grinned,

“I would fear for the man’s sanity who was left alone with you for too long.1’ “Are you f**g serious right

now papa’ I’m losing my mind trying to figure out how to handle this, and you’re sitting there cracking

jokes at my expense. Great. Real f**g helpful.” She snapped as she emptied the contents of her glass

down her throat and moved to pour herself another.

Lord Brarthroroz chuckled.

“I mean no harm, Lexi. It’s just an observation. You have a lot of fire in you, and your temper is a force

to be reckoned with. If you ever decide to use your powers, then it will take more than one male to

reign you back in.” He murmured softly, “I’m happy that I no longer have to be concerned about my

daughter destroying herself because of the overwhelming gift that she inherited at birth.”

Lexi froze and paled as his words sunk in. He was right of course. She didn’t use her abilities because

it had taken her father and his commanders to subdue her when she had lost her temper as a child and

they had materialized.

She had always felt that she was a ticking timebomb and knew that it was only a matter of time until

something happened that she couldn’t reverse. Were her mates truly the answer to solving this

dilemma that had plagued her for years?

“But… Papa. Two mates?” she sighed in defeat as she leaned back in the chair heavily. “How is that

even possible? I thought that there was only ever one mate. Aren’t they supposed to be the other half

of your soul?”

Her father looked at her fondly and reached for her hand, squeezing it reassuringly.

“Lexi, things are only ever simple on a surface level when it comes to the fates. If you dig a little

deeper, then you’ll see just how complex life and its many threads can get,” He sighed as Lexi hung her

head.

“I cannot know the reasoning for sure, but I do know that you were born of a Daemon Lord, and of a

powerful bloodline of witches. It would be my guess that these two, very different and often warring

souls that yours is made from, each requires the bond of another to complete it,” he continued softly as

he reached for her face and gently lifted her chin. “It’s nothing to be ashamed of Lexi. The fates do not

send us what we do not need, and what we cannot handle. There is a reason for everything, as

obscure as it may seem at the time.”

“But Papa, why me? I didn’t even want to be tied down in the first place. Now I have two to handle?!”

Lexi answered quietly, trying desperately to stop her bottom lip from trembling.

“Because you are powerful beyond measure Lexi and although you may not want this, it is something

that you need to keep yourself and everyone around you safe.”