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

us to

have granted us mates in the first place. For once in your

common sense.’

a little harsh there, Maeve. I’m not throwing a pity

taken aback by the passion in

to say I want you to know that I’m

intend to ignore it anyway. Just shut the f**k up, accept

for us all… and while we’re

portrait of me in our

were joking when you said that…’ Ann snorted

of disbelief

Serious.’ Maeve growled. ‘I don’t

the Elders will agree… it’s

bared her teeth.

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

pouted sullenly as Ann debated how best to

a voice from behind her. “Your highness, the

you now, so I think it would be wise for

turned, her eyes met the gaze of the elder

ceremony and he smiled warmly at her

underway shortly and your presence

begin.” He advised with a

and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in

the thousands of people

her hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his

expression that was not unlike one

grandfather.

miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted to the

where food and drink has been provided for them. I promise

longer than ours…” He

eyes, “It will

stop herself and froze momentarily, not

but the Elder

be stone-faced

different than any other individual that

privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years

that.” He chuckled, as he

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

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

cool air behind

been correct in her prediction of the chill that would

incredibly grateful

away. She pulled it tighter around her as she made

chilly stone