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

smirked, ‘If the Moon Goddess wanted us to fix everything for ourselves,

have granted us mates in the first

common sense.’

‘Wow… a little harsh there, Maeve. I’m not throwing

little taken aback by the

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

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

all… and while

of me

thought you were joking when you said that…’ Ann

mixture of disbelief

Maeve growled. ‘I don’t understand

will agree… it’s not exactly protocol…’

bared her teeth.

and f**k the Elders

sometimes too… and the crown is shiny… and

sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily for

out of the bizarre conversation by a voice from behind her. “Your highness, the

now, so I think it would be wise

her eyes met the gaze of the elder that had

warmly

feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required

begin.” He advised with a small

and glanced backward, her concerned

thousands of people

her hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly,

not unlike one

grandfather.

will not miss out, your Highness. They will be escorted to the

provided for them. I promise you,

will last far longer than ours…” He smiled as

his eyes, “It will probably be much more

could stop herself and froze momentarily, not sure if it

particularly ‘Queenly’ behavior but the Elder returned her

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

reputation, we elders are no different than

years that only add to our already

he gestured for them to

below, and feeling incredibly guilty as

disappointment drifted up toward them, they

air

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

had found herself incredibly grateful for the thick cloak that

tighter around her as she made her way

equally chilly stone