Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 189 Elder Cornelius

Adam had returned to the room shortly after Eva and Coral left and found himself confronted with his beautiful wife focusing intently on the phone in front of her.

He pushed his hands further into his pocket and readjusted himself as he leaned against the doorframe. She was stunning in every way, even focused so intently on whatever she was doing, he just wanted to pepper her neck with kisses and hear her moan underneath him again. It had taken an incredible amount of self-control not to ravage her last night.

His instincts told him that they both needed the release that being together would bring, but he was also acutely aware that when it came to their intimacy, they were both anything but quiet.

There would be nothing holding them back tonight though.

He allowed himself to indulge a little longer, drinking in the sight of her and storing it away in his mind to recall at his convenience before he cleared his throat and she looked up at him with a sultry smile on her face.

“Are you ready for dealing with the Elders, my Queen?” he asked with a smirk, “I’ve already spoken with Allen and as soon as he has any information, he’ll let me know.”

Ann nodded.

“I’m ready.”

When they swept into the Enclave’s a*s*sembly chambers a hush fell over the Elders as they stood and inclined their heads in her direction.

central high-backed chair and Adam took his seat next to her. She suppressed a grimace at the feel of the unforgiving hardwood against her skin, knowing full well that the longer she sat in this chair,

smiled tightly at the Elders in front of her, finding Bartholomew almost instantly as he sat amongst the first row

list off the issues set to be discussed and

for the day, Ann raised her voice imperiously. “Yes, actually. I believe that the issue of Elder Linus should be discussed today.” A low murmur rippled around the room before a voice rose from the row. “I’m sure that can wait until tomorrow, my Queen. He is safely

disagree Elder,” Ann answered cooly as

Queen.” the elder bit out, his impatience clear in his voice. Ann smiled and nodded, indicating her

would be pushed back, but it didn’t matter. Another day of delays meant another 24 hours to gather evidence and dig up

vote fell in favor of the irritated Elder who couldn’t help the smug smile

he moved to take his seat,

sit just yet, Elder…?” Ann asked, leaving the question open so that he understood he was

Cornelius, your Grace.” He answered

Ann answered with a smile that didn’t quite meet her eyes, “Well, seeing as how you seem to have appointed yourself as the spokesperson for the Elders

audibly which led to an exchange of uneasy glances between some of the

new at your posting and vastly inexperienced,

here so that urgent issues are discussed quickly and are not lost in the system.” He replied pompously. “Ah, so there are never any missives that are missed?” Ann asked lightly. “Absolutely not!” Cornelius answered in a horrified tone. “To even suggest…” “Every

she smiled benignly and the faintest growl emanated from where Adam sat

questions concerns me

occurred before I was installed, is somehow my fault?” Ann asked smoothly as she examined her fingernails closely before fixing