Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 187 I’m So Lucky to Have You

As soon as the door was shut behind them, Ann erupted as she paced furiously.

“How could they be so irresponsible! These are the lives of our people! The blatant disregard forthe safety and wellbeing…” Ann froze mid-sentence and swore internally as her eyes landed on the terrified face of Coral peeking out from the study that her bed had been set up in.

She took a few calming breaths as Adam rubbed her arms gently, and she allowed the soothing effect that his presence had on her to wash over her and calm her raging spirit.

“I’m sorry Coral. Things have been a little difficult today. You didn’t need to see that.” Ann said wearily as she sank onto the edge of her bed.

Coral blinked at her and visibly gulped as she took a tentative step into the bedroom area, clasping her arms around herself protectively.

“It’s okay, your highness. There’s no need to apologize to me. I can stay in another room if you need to vent. I shouldn’t really be in here anyway.”

“Nonsense.” Ann replied quickly, “At least this way, we all know that you’re safe. I’m sorry I startled you.” Coral smiled awkwardly and stood there for a few seconds, the silence seeming to extend for what seemed like an eternity before she cleared her throat and excused herself. Returning to the office space and closing the partition door behind her.

and threw herself

an i*dio*t. I can’t believe I

a big deal. I’m sure she’s seen much worse than someone venting after a stressful day.” Adam soothed, “Why don’t I run you a bath, hmm? It’ll help relax you and then we can get settled

hands on his cheeks, staring up at him with adoration in her eyes. “I’m so lucky to

a tender kiss on her lips, “Let me run you that bath.” Ann grinned at him as he turned and made his way into the bathroom, with Ann following behind him only moments

across at him coyly

in tonight, Alpha. We have a guest in the next room.”

they had settled into bed, Ann’s anger had subsided significantly. She no longer felt like exploding, it was more of a cool, collected anger that promised to fuel her quest for justice, no matter the cost. “Penny for your thoughts?” Adam murmured into her hair as she snuggled up against his chest. “I know I should have expected this, but honestly, I’m surprised at just how incompetent my father was in his final years. Do you think I could

paused in its soft stroking motions as she felt the weight

little sense to my father…” “Ann, stop it. There’s no way that anything would have changed even if you had acted sooner. Yourfather refused to listen for years until it was too

being a whiny little pup.’ Maeve yawned sleepily as she

make things right moving forward.’ Ann snorted inwardly as she enjoyed the soothing touch of Adam’s

that our father allowed Narcissa to

really think

was doing worked in her favor, or he was of some use to her in