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.

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

adjusted her position slightly and smiled tightly at the Elders in front of her, finding Bartholomew almost instantly as he

to list off the issues set to be discussed and at the end of the list, asked a generalized question

he asked if there was any more business 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

Ann answered cooly as the

let us settle this in the traditional way, my Queen.” the elder bit out, his impatience clear in his voice. Ann

back, but it didn’t matter. Another day of

felt that the issue needed discussing immediately, but the vote fell in favor of the irritated Elder who couldn’t help the smug smile

to take his seat, Ann spoke

Ann asked, leaving the question open

your Grace.” He

good.” 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 in attendance here today, I have another issue that I wish

an exchange of uneasy

are new at your posting and

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 incident that occurs within the kingdom is discussed fairly and resolutions and actions approved or dismissed by the council and ruling

smiled benignly and the faintest growl emanated

fact you are asking these very basic questions concerns me greatly. Perhaps

your lack of action on issues that occurred before I was installed, is somehow my fault?” Ann asked