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

in the first place. For once

common sense.’

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

replied, a little taken aback by the passion in her

want you to know

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

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

portrait of me

you were joking when you

mixture of

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

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

bared her teeth.

Elders too. There’s

and the crown is shiny…

best to respond. Luckily for Ann, she

a voice

now, so I think it would be wise for

she turned, her eyes met the gaze of the

he smiled warmly at her

underway shortly and your presence is required before

advised

her

thousands

the Elder

into an expression that was not unlike one that you would expect

grandfather.

will not miss out, your Highness. They will be

and drink has been provided

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

crept into his eyes, “It will probably be much more

Ann grinned before she could stop herself and froze momentarily, not

behavior but the Elder returned her smile

no need to be stone-faced all the

elders are no different than any other individual that

of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but

chuckled, as he gestured for them

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

disappointment drifted up toward them, they turned and left the balcony

cool air

had been correct in her prediction of the chill that would await Ann

she had found herself incredibly grateful for the thick cloak

the chill away. She pulled it tighter around her as she made her way

stone