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

us mates in the first place. For once

common sense.’

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

a little taken aback by the passion

‘Ann, whatever you’re going to say I want you

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

a new beginning for us all… and while we’re

of me

thought you were joking when you said that…’

mixture of disbelief

Maeve growled. ‘I don’t understand

‘I’m not sure the Elders will agree… it’s

bared her teeth.

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

pretty sometimes too… and the crown is

as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily

of the bizarre conversation by a voice from

would

met the gaze of

warmly at her from the

be underway shortly and your presence

can begin.” He advised with

nodded and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in

the thousands of

her hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly,

one that you would expect to see

grandfather.

people will not miss out, your Highness. They will

where food and drink has been provided for

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

“It will

stop herself and

‘Queenly’ behavior but the

is no need to be stone-faced all the time, your highness.

are no different than

kingdom. Apart from our current privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only

that.” He chuckled, as he gestured for

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

they turned and left the balcony

cool air behind

had been correct in her prediction of

she had found herself incredibly grateful

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

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