Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 153 You Remind Me of Your Mother

Ann and Adam stood side by side on the balcony, waving down to the crowds that had

gathered below. The noise from the crowd was almost deafening. It almost seemed as

though they were fighting with one another over whose voice could shout the loudest

and reach the newly crowned Alpha Queen’s ears first. Adam chuckled softly.

“All this is for you, my Queen.” He murmured as he took her hand and brought her

fingers to his lips, kissing it gently.

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Ann giggled lightly, her nerves getting the better of her as loud cheers echoed through

the air.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for their excitement and the more than warm

welcome, but I’ve done nothing to prove myself to them yet.” She replied with a

worried smile.

“Is that really what you think?” Adam murmured quietly, “Ann, take a step back and

think about it for a second. These past few months have thrown so much at you and

the accusations and lies that were thrown in your direction put you under intense

public scrutiny. Yet, no matter what Narcissa and Ada threw at you, you continuously

emerged triumphantly with your reputation intact”

“Yes… but I couldn’t have done it without you, you know? I’ve had a lot of support..”

Ann protested weakly before Adam held a hand up to stop her.

“Ann, stop. Take a second to remember where you’re standing. If I know Maeve as

well as I think I do, I’m sure she will tell you to stop with the self-doubt.”

‘He’s right you know… but I don’t intend to do it in such a nice way. Listen up sugarpuff, sure, acknowledge that sometimes everyone needs a little help but stop being a

crybaby. I’m not having you throw a little pity party for yourself every time you’re

insecure about your abilities. You’re a goddamn Queen now… act like one.’ Maeve

the Moon Goddess wanted us to fix

us mates in the first place. For once in your life

common sense.’

‘Wow… a little harsh there, Maeve. I’m not throwing a pity

a little taken aback

want you to know

anyway. Just shut the f**k up, accept it, and enjoy

a new beginning for us all…

me in our

you serious? I thought you were joking when you said that…’

mixture of disbelief and

Maeve growled. ‘I don’t understand why you’re

Elders will agree… it’s

bared her teeth.

‘f**k the protocol and f**k the Elders

is shiny… and I

Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily

conversation by a voice from behind her. “Your highness, the

think it would be

gaze of

he smiled warmly at her from the

underway shortly and your presence is required

can begin.” He advised with a small

Ann nodded and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in

the thousands of people

hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his

not unlike one

grandfather.

people will not miss out, your Highness. They will

has been provided for them. I

far longer than ours…” He smiled as a wicked

“It will probably be much more fun as

could stop herself and froze momentarily,

behavior but the

to be stone-faced all the time,

different than

positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but we won’t talk

that.” He chuckled, as he gestured

to the crowds below, and feeling incredibly guilty as the sounds

drifted up toward them, they turned

cool air

prediction of the chill that would

incredibly grateful for the thick cloak

pulled it tighter around her as she made

chilly stone halls