Ann smiled tightly as Alpha Felix surveyed the chaotic scene behind her with interest. He was a good-looking man, with stern yet handsome features and powerfully built. His Luna stood next to him, a welcoming and friendly face surrounded by a mass of black, messy curls that gave her a slightly wild look as she eyed the furor warily. "My apologies, I had hoped to have this resolved before you arrived." Ann offered with a small smile. Felix chuckled and waved his hand dismissively. "You run your kingdom as you see fit, my Queen. Justice cannot wait for such a heinous crime in my opinion. You have acted as befits the royal line, there is o need for apologies." He said before crossing his arm across his chest and bowing respectfully, his wife and the men behind him following his example. "It is a pleasure to be here your grace, regardless of circumstances. Thank you for receiving us." He continued as he stood upright and beamed widely as he gestured to his wife, "This is Aoi
The atmosphere in the dining hall was almost unbearably tense, but it gave Ann the perfect vantage point to see which Elders were openly displeased by her actions with Linus. Thankfully the tension didn't seem to impact Alpha Felix or his wife in the slightest. They sat to Ann's right, making polite conversation with both herself and Adam as they ate. "I don't know about you, your highness, but I always find these official functions a little stuffy." Felix chuckled as he tore into a chicken leg appreciatively. Ann smiled graciously, still a little on edge. She didn't know what to expect from Felix as she hadn't had any cause to meet with him previously and knew his father by reputation only. "They can be tiring, yes, especially after such a long journey. Did you encounter any issues on the way here?" She asked politely. "No. Well, not after we were about 5 miles in past the border anyway. There are a lot of smaller villages that are pretty much ghost towns out there now. T
As soon as the door was shut behind them, Ann erupted as she paced furiously. "How could they be so irresponsible! These are the lives of our people! The blatant disregard for the safety and wellbeing…" Ann froze mid-sentence and swore internally as her eyes landed on the terrified face of Coral peeking out from the study that her bed had been set up in. She took a few calming breaths as Adam rubbed her arms gently, and she allowed the soothing effect that his presence had on her to wash over her and calm her raging spirit. "I'm sorry Coral. Things have been a little difficult today. You didn't need to see that." Ann said wearily as she sank onto the edge of her bed. Coral blinked at her and visibly gulped as she took a tentative step into the bedroom area, clasping her arms around herself protectively. "It's okay, your highness. There's no need to apologize to me. I can stay in another room if you need to vent. I shouldn't really be in here anyway." "Nonsense." Ann repli
The morning seemed to roll around quicker than she had anticipated, and Ann didn't feel like she had slept at all. She must have fallen asleep at some point in the early hours though, listening to the rhythmic soft snoring of Adam as his chest rose and fell predictably under her hand. When she opened her eyes Adam was nowhere to be seen and Coral was in the process of laying out breakfast on the table by the window. Ann stretched reluctantly and sat up in bed, blinking the sleep from her eyes and before he could open her mouth to ask anything, Coral spoke. "Good morning your highness." She said softly with a little bow, "The Queens Consort said to tell you that he's gone to call Allen, and not to forget that Eva will be here shortly. He thought it prudent to have breakfast in your chambers so as to save a little time." Ann opened her mouth to object and then closed it again, as a smile played at the edges of her mouth. "It makes sense. Thank you, Coral. Give me a few momen
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
Gasps of horror could be heard from around the room as they conferred amongst themselves whilst Cornelius stood, isolated and speechless in the face of such a verbal assault. It was glaringly obvious that not a single person here had challenged her father and had allowed themselves to become complacent in their duties. "I am waiting for you to make me understand, Cornelius," Ann growled, her eyes flashing a dangerous gold as the realization set in amongst the Elders that Ann was looking for someone to blame for this colossal tragedy. When Cornelius didn't reply, instead looking around himself for support from his colleagues, and finding none, he bowed his head in shame. Ann stood slowly, approaching Cornelius with fury radiating from her and he knew instantly that his former attitude towards her was entirely misplaced. The raw strength and power that rolled off her so effortlessly meant that she was a formidable foe, and with her consort at her side, this was not a wise ene
The first meeting of the day had run over schedule by about an hour, and as the Elders filed out of the room in silence, Adam reached for Ann's hand and gave it a squeeze, before he brought it to his lips, placing a soft kiss on her skin. "You were magnificent, my Queen." He murmured as Ann giggled like a teenager at the intimate moment between them. "I just hope they finally got the message," she sighed, her disappointment still evident as they stood and began to make their way toward the next scheduled meeting. She was satisfied with the agreed-upon actions that the Elders had committed to and had ordered the measures discussed to be implemented immediately. At least now, she had a solid plan that she could relay to Alpha Felix so that their Kingdom didn't come across as incompetent. Ann's phone rang seconds before Adam's did, and seeing Lexi on her caller display and Allen on Adam's, they quickly took a detour to find a smaller side room where they could talk in private.
Adam's lips crashed against hers, devouring her hungrily as his hands found their way under her shirt, eagerly grasping at the places on her body that made her moan with delight. The sensations threatened to overwhelm her as she fumbled with the zip on his trousers, desperately seeking the bulge that was growing within as the seconds ticked by. "Ann, we should lock the door." He murmured between kisses. "I don't give a fuck if we're caught, Adam… I need this… I need you in me." She murmured as she finally freed the monster in his pants and wrapped her fingers around it. Adam hissed lightly in appreciation and his head tilted back reflexively as she began to work her fingers up and down the shaft of his penis, drinking in the sight of his muscular neck bared so elegantly before her. She bent over and placed her lips along the beautiful lines of his neck and jaw, peppering kisses, biting, licking, and sucking as she went, all the while working her hand firmly and gently along