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.

this man that made her skin crawl and

to notice the thin beads of sweat

should answer your Queen when she speaks,” Lexi

and it only consolidated what

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

reasons for

eyed Ann warily as she slowly stepped toward him with a sly look

can also make you apologize to Lexi,

For what?! There is no requirement for an Elder to apologize to someone of lesser status.” Cornelius snorted and struggled

It was a chilling sound that seemed to delight in mocking him, although he wasn’t quite

justice on those who deserved it? Both she and Maeve could

where you’re wrong Elder Cornelius.” Ann simpered, “Perhaps you haven’t been 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 have made sure that you were kept up to date with

about..” He

think you do Cornelius. Our former Beta is actually mated to my best friend, and as Adam’s status ascended to the Alpha Queen’s Consort on my coronation… then our former

yourself a “half breed” second in command, who will act in your revered Queen’s place when