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

Goddess wanted us

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

common sense.’

not throwing a pity party

a little taken aback by

whatever you’re going to say I want you to know that I’m not listening

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

us all… and while we’re

portrait of me

joking when you

mixture of

Serious.’ Maeve growled. ‘I don’t understand why

Elders will agree… it’s not exactly

bared her teeth.

and f**k the Elders too.

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

debated how best to respond. Luckily

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

have seen you now, so I think it would be wise for

turned, her eyes met the gaze of the elder

ceremony and he smiled warmly

celebratory feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required

can begin.” He advised with a

glanced backward, her concerned

the thousands of

hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his

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

grandfather.

miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted

been provided for them. I promise

will last far longer than

his eyes, “It will probably be

she could stop herself and froze momentarily, not sure if it

the Elder returned

need to be stone-faced all the time, your highness. Despite

different than any other individual that

of course… and the everincreasing years

that.” He chuckled, as he gestured for them to

below, and feeling incredibly guilty as

up toward them, they turned and

cool air

correct in her prediction of the chill that would await Ann on

and she had found herself incredibly grateful

tighter around her as she made

stone halls of the