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.

loudly and threw

an i*dio*t. I can’t believe I forgot Coral

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 and talk over anything that you need

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

chuckled, leaning forward and planting 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

his hungry gaze and looked across at him coyly as she

We have a guest in the next room.” She chuckled. “I swear you do these

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

paused in its soft stroking motions as she felt

shaken a 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

being a whiny little pup.’ Maeve yawned sleepily

the past, so it’s pointless dwelling on it. You can, however, make things right moving forward.’ Ann snorted inwardly as she enjoyed the soothing touch of Adam’s fingers against

Royals. It is our job to put right everything that our father allowed Narcissa to ruin. I’m positive that in some way, Linus will

you really

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