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.

Title of the document

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

us to fix everything for

wouldn’t have granted us mates in the first place. For

common sense.’

not throwing a pity

a little taken aback by the

say I want you to know that I’m

the f**k up, accept it, and enjoy this day

new beginning for us all… and while we’re at it… I still

me in

joking when you said

of

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

sure the Elders will agree…

bared her teeth.

‘f**k the protocol and f**k the Elders too. There’s nothing wrong with

feel pretty sometimes too… and the crown is shiny… and I want to

debated how best

the bizarre conversation by a

now, so I think it would be wise for

her eyes met the gaze of the elder that had

he smiled warmly at her from the

feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required before

begin.” He advised with a

nodded and glanced backward, her concerned stare

the thousands

the Elder chuckled

expression that was not unlike one that you would expect to see on

grandfather.

not miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted to the

and drink has been provided

will last far longer than ours…” He

eyes, “It will probably be much more fun

grinned before she could stop herself and froze momentarily, not

the Elder

need to be stone-faced all

reputation, we elders are no different than any

our current privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to

that.” He chuckled, as he gestured for them

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

they turned and left the

air behind

had been correct in her prediction of the chill that would

she had found herself incredibly grateful for the thick cloak

the chill away. She pulled it tighter around her

equally chilly stone halls