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

smirked, ‘If the Moon Goddess wanted us to fix everything for

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

common sense.’

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

a little taken aback by the

say I want you to know that I’m not listening

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

all…

me in our

you were joking when you said that…’ Ann

mixture of disbelief

growled. ‘I don’t

not sure the Elders will agree… it’s not exactly

bared her teeth.

and f**k the Elders too. There’s nothing

pretty sometimes too… and the crown is shiny… and I want to wear it…’

pouted sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily for

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

it would be

her eyes met the gaze of the elder that had conducted

warmly at her from the

celebratory feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required

He advised with a

glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in the

the thousands of

the Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his

was not unlike one that

grandfather.

miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted to the

drink has been provided for them. I promise

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

will probably be much more

grinned before she could stop herself and froze momentarily, not sure if

behavior but the Elder returned her

be stone-faced all the time, your highness.

no different than any other individual that resides

the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but we

He chuckled, as he gestured for them

final wave to the crowds below, and feeling incredibly guilty as the

them, they turned and left the

air

been correct in her prediction of the chill that would await

had found herself incredibly

tighter around her as she

stone halls of