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 to fix everything for

mates in the first place. For once

common sense.’

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

taken aback by the passion

going to say I want you

intend to ignore it anyway. Just shut the f**k up, accept it, and enjoy this day as

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

portrait of me

you serious? I thought you were joking when

of disbelief and

‘I don’t

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

bared her teeth.

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

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

how best to respond. Luckily for Ann, she

of the bizarre conversation by a voice from behind

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

gaze of the elder that

warmly at her

be underway shortly and your presence is required before

can begin.” He advised with

and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in the

thousands of

Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his

not unlike one that you would expect to see on

grandfather.

“The people will not miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted to

been provided for them. I promise

last far longer than ours…” He smiled

into his eyes, “It will

she could stop herself and froze momentarily, not sure

the Elder returned her

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

different than any other

current privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but we won’t talk

that.” He chuckled, as he gestured for

crowds below, and feeling incredibly guilty

up toward them, they turned

cool air behind

of the chill that

incredibly grateful for the thick cloak that

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

chilly stone halls of the