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

wanted us to fix everything for

mates in the first place. For once in

common sense.’

Maeve. I’m not throwing a pity party at all,

aback by the passion in her

want you to know that I’m not

it anyway. Just shut the f**k up,

us all… and while we’re at

of me

serious? I thought you were joking when you

mixture of disbelief and

‘Deadly. Serious.’ Maeve growled. ‘I don’t

Elders will agree… it’s not exactly protocol…’ Maeve snorted

bared her teeth.

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

the crown is

sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily

the bizarre conversation by a voice

it would be wise for you to

gaze

warmly

celebratory feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required

advised with a small

her concerned stare focused in the direction

thousands of people

Elder chuckled good-naturedly,

unlike one that you

grandfather.

out, your Highness. They will

drink has been provided for

will last far longer than ours…” He smiled as a wicked

“It will probably be much

could stop herself and froze

‘Queenly’ behavior but the

stone-faced all the time, your highness. Despite

we elders are no different than any other individual

privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but

He chuckled, as he gestured for them

With a final wave to the crowds below, and feeling

toward them, they turned and left

cool air behind

of the chill that would await Ann

herself incredibly

She pulled it tighter around her as she made her way inside to

chilly stone