Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 168 Life Has to Go on

Ann made her way back to her bedroom in silence, her mind whirring with all the thoughts that

stemmed from today’s revelations. Necromancy wasn’t something that Ann was at all familiar with

outside of movies and horror stories. To think that Narcissa and Ada were complicit in its use infuriated

her beyond words.

As soon as she entered the room and the door closed behind her she threw herself on the bed, sighing

heavily.

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What a way to start her reign as Alpha Queen. Being forced to fend off a possible invasion

spearheaded by the wicked stepmother and stepsister. Ann snorted to herself softly. It was almost as if

her life was embroiled in the midst of a fantasy .

She grumbled loudly to herself as she pushed herself up and reached for her phone. If anything

strange had been happening then it was sure to be in the news, right?

Ann scoured as many sites as she could for any possible clue but as far as she could tell there was

nothing that would point to any attacks that were out of the ordinary for their kingdom.

There was the odd feral attack on some of the smaller packs that sat on the edges of the kingdom,

marriage announcements for a few newly mated pairs but no sightings of strange monstrosities, and

nothing that screamed terrorism from the Excidium coven anywhere amongst the headlines.

As she threw her phone on the bed in mild frustration, the door to her bedroom opened and Adam

entered with a wry smile.

“Pretty eventful day so far, right?” He said as he shut the door behind him.

Ann rolled her eyes and snorted.

“You could say that yeah. I don’t know what’s going on between those two but I wish they would either

make peace with each other or jump into bed and get it out of their system.”

Adam chuckled and made his way over to her, bending slightly to kiss her forehead.

“You’re catching up with the news?” He asked as he took a seat next to her, glancing at the discarded

phone as he slipped his hand up the back of her shirt to rub her back soothingly.

Ann nodded as she closed her eyes appreciatively and leaned backwards against his shoulder,

enjoying the soothing sensation that his touch and their bond brought.

“I was hoping that there might be something that might point to suspicious activity or something, but

there’s nothing out of the ordinary.” She murmured.

“They’re smarter than that Ann. I don’t think there will beany rash moves from them. They a re clearly

playing the long game and with Narcissa’s little scheme being exposed, it clearly forced their hand. If

anything, I think any indications of an attack will be far more subtle.”

“You know, I seem to keep saying this a lot, but I wish our lives were a little more simple sometimes.”

Ann sighed ruefully.

“Don’t I know it.”

“Did you sort everything you needed to with Allen?” she asked half-heartedly as his hands made their

way around to her belly, his fingers stroking little circles across her skin.

She was fast becoming distracted by the sensations he was sending through her body, the electrifying

jolts of arousal coursing through her without mercy.

“I did. He has his orders for the company’s active projects, as well as a few other administrative tasks

within the pack that I want reports on, and he’s also been reminded of the conduct that I expect from

him whilst going about his business as Beta.” Adam murmured as he placed his lips softly on the nape

of her neck and worked his way slowly over the sensitive surface of the skin there.

“Adam… you’re going to distract me from my duties as Queen if you carry on…” Ann whispered

breathily as she forced herself not to give in to the lustful urges that Maeve was begging her to sate.

“I disagree, my Queen, ” He replied playfully as she felt his lips stretch into a grin against her skin.

“I don’t think you can argue this one with me, Adam. How am I supposed to focus on anything when

you’re filling my head with the thought of you inside of me…” She moaned, breaking off at the end as

Adam nipped the area where his mark sat, sending shivers of anticipation down her spine.

She could feel the wetness between her legs, soaking into her panties as her core throbbed with the

need to be filled.

Ann allowed Adam to gently push her backward onto the bed as he maneuvered himself above her and

slipped his hand back up her top, his eager fingers searching for her n**‘**s that had hardened

considerably under his touch.

“Oh but I can argue this, “Adam chuckled lightly as he rolled her n****e between his fingers and drew a

gasp of pleasure from between

her lips. “If anything, I would argue that ensuring the conception of your heir is of the highest priority.”

Ann’s eyes flew open as she stared up at him with wide eyes.

“Adam… do you really think now is a good time? With everything…” Ann replied hesitantly, her mind

suddenly flooding with images of horrific outcomes for her yet-to-be-conceived child if the coven ever

managed to get their hands on them.

Adam smiled down at her gently and stroked her cheek tenderly.

“Ann, war or no war, life has to go on, and what the Kingdom needs is a stable monarchy. I promise

you that I will keep you and our child safe, no matter what it takes. I want this for us… I thought you did

too.”

Adam’s voice was filled with emotion, a subtle edge of pleading danced in his words as Ann felt her

stomach flip and let herself drown in those bottomless eyes of his.

She didn’t need to answer him with words, there was no need. She simply wrapped her arms around

his neck and pulled him down towards her, their lips crashing together in a passionate embrace.