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

the first place. For once in your

common sense.’

not throwing a pity party at all, I

a little taken aback by

whatever you’re going to say I want you

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

a new beginning for us all… and while we’re at it… I still want

me

were joking when you said that…’

mixture of

growled. ‘I

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

bared her teeth.

Elders too. There’s nothing wrong with

too… and the crown is shiny…

as Ann debated how best to

by a voice from behind

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

she turned, her eyes met the gaze of the elder that had conducted her

and he smiled warmly at her from the

will be underway shortly and

can begin.” He advised

Ann nodded and glanced backward, her

the thousands

Seeing her hesitance the Elder chuckled

not unlike one that you would expect to see on

grandfather.

your Highness. They will be

and drink has been provided for them.

will last far longer than ours…” He smiled as

eyes, “It will probably be much

Ann grinned before she could stop herself

but the Elder

be stone-faced

different than any other individual

our current privileged positions of course… and the everincreasing years that only add to our already ancient

chuckled, as he gestured for them to

wave to the crowds below, and feeling

disappointment drifted up toward them, they turned

air behind

correct in her prediction of the chill that would

incredibly grateful for the

it tighter around her as she

stone halls