Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 216 Apologize

Although the walk to the cells was made in relative silence, Ann’s mind was in overdrive. Whenever she thought she was making some headway toward solving issues, something else invariably cropped up and added to her ever-mounting list of things that needed sorting out.

She was rapidly starting to gain at least a little understanding of why her father just handed everything over to the Elders. The constant issues were like a suffocating weight on top of her, that just seemed to fight harder to drown her with every passing day.

But she wasn’t her father. She wasn’t going to give in that easily.

As they reached the entrance to the cells, the door swung open in front of her, startling her for the second time today and she frowned as the figure of Cornelius froze in front of her with a look of abstract guilt plastered all over his face. The low growl that emanated from Adam’s chest forced him into recovery rather quickly, and he hastily bowed in front of her, keeping his head lowered

“My Queen.” Cornelius greeted with a shaky breath.

“Cornelius… what an unexpected surprise.” Ann purred with a sardonic smile gracing her lips.

Lexi frowned slightly as she picked up on her best friend’s distaste for the man in front of them, and her demeanor visibly tensed as she readied herself for any confrontation that might be forthcoming.

was something about this man that made her skin crawl and she was not going to give him any opportunity to

didn’t respond though, simply bobbing his head in reply, but Ann hadn’t failed to notice the thin beads of sweat that were starting to form along his

your Queen when she speaks,”

almost breathtaking and it only consolidated what Ann already had a suspicion of. Cornelius was indeed going to be

Her Highness had asked me a question…half-breed.” He all but sneered at Lexi before turning

question yet, Elder, although it was implied, but I can’t really blame you for not wanting to reveal your reasons for being down here, now, can I?” Ann sighed theatrically

Ann warily as she slowly stepped toward

you apologize to Lexi, Elder

someone of lesser status.” Cornelius snorted and struggled to maintain his composure in the

a chilling sound that seemed to delight in mocking him, although he wasn’t quite sure what he was being mocked for yet and the confusion on his face only made Ann’s

like to be holding all the cards and serving justice on those who deserved it? Both she and

paying attention to the goings on in the pack structures and hierarchy that suddenly entered the fold when I ascended to the throne. You really should

know what you’re talking about..” He stammered before being swiftly

mated to my best friend, and as Adam’s status ascended to the Alpha Queen’s

living in the dark ages for you I’m afraid, you got yourself a “half breed” second in command, who will act in your revered Queen’s place when she is absent, so I’m afraid it actually puts you at