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

Moon Goddess wanted us to fix

granted us mates in the first place. For once

common sense.’

not throwing a pity party at all,

a little taken aback

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

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

all… and while we’re at it… I

of me in

joking when you said that…’ Ann snorted in

mixture of disbelief

Maeve growled. ‘I don’t understand

agree… it’s not

bared her teeth.

the Elders too. There’s nothing wrong

crown is shiny… and I

pouted sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily for

of the bizarre conversation by a voice

seen you now, so I think it would be wise for you to withdraw and return

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

and he smiled warmly at

“The celebratory feast will be underway shortly

advised with a

backward, her concerned stare focused

the thousands

her hesitance the Elder chuckled good-naturedly,

was not unlike one that you would expect

grandfather.

out, your Highness.

food and drink has been provided for them. I promise you, their feasting

will last far longer than

will probably be much

stop herself

particularly ‘Queenly’ behavior but the

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

elders are no different than

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

as he gestured

below, and

up toward them, they turned and left

air behind

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

balcony and she had found herself incredibly grateful for the

the chill away. She pulled it tighter around her as

chilly stone