Alpha Nocturne'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.

there was something about this man that made her skin crawl and she was

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

should answer your Queen when she speaks,” Lexi said

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

had asked me a question…half-breed.” He all but sneered at Lexi before turning to Ann and smiling apologetically. “My apologies, I had not

blame you for not wanting to reveal your reasons for being down here, now, can I?” Ann sighed theatrically before flashing a sinister grin, “However, I will find out, you

he eyed Ann warily

make you apologize to Lexi,

Elder to apologize to someone of lesser status.” Cornelius snorted and struggled

mocking him, although he wasn’t quite sure what he was being mocked for yet

and serving justice on those who deserved it?

structures and hierarchy that suddenly entered the fold when I ascended to the throne. You really should have made sure that

what you’re talking about..” He stammered before

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

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 a disadvantage when you choose to insult me.” Lexi purred as she examined her fingernails