Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 154 Emergency

The hum of chatter faded as soon as the Steward announced their arrival and every

person in attendance stood and turned to watch the newly instated royal couple with

interest.

Ann took a deep breath to steady her nerves as unobtrusively as she could. She

forced a demure smile on her face as she and Adam made their way toward their

seats and tried desperately to ignore the countless judgmental eyes now focused

solely on her.

Title of the document

The Royal Table sat at the far back of the room, elevated slightly above the others on

a beautifully sculpted dais. Two ornate chairs, crafted in Silver and decorated expertly

with reliefs of the Moon Goddess and her first children sculpted into the metalwork,

sat central to the table, flanked on either side by additional chairs for the most senior

of the Royal Enclave.

As Ann and Adam passed the many faces of the wide array of dignitaries a*s*sembled

in the banquet hall, they held their heads high as the surrounding shifters bowed their

heads or bared their necks as a sign of respect to the passing couple.

‘Oh look how respected we are already!’ Maeve preened proudly as she fought the

urge to extend her dominance just a little, ‘Clearly, they appreciate that we are a

magnificent fit for the throne.’

‘Clearly,’ Ann replied with a chuckle, ‘Not all of these faces are friendly though. Politics

and diplomacy are tricky at the best of times, especially with the devious hearts

behind some of these faces.’

‘Oh yes, because you’re an expert on spotting sinister intentions,’ Maeve sniggered

sarcastically. ‘Are you ever going to let that go?’ Ann replied with a little sigh as her

frustration leaked into her tone. ‘Evidently not. You’re a big girl. You can take it. Own

you

clogs, I might not be the best

things outside of the palace but

age and I know exactly

defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work on a mutually

that will only look out

continuously find a way to undermine your

little power trip.’

like to see them try.’ Maeve growled suddenly, as she

just go around ripping people apart. It would

you

can use our Queenly powers to make it all

wicked glint in her eye, although Ann

or not

Senior members of the Enclave bowed their heads respectfully and greeted

at the table

that they may now

and Adam were almost immediately engaged in conversation with

that sat closest to them as the dishes that had

out on

attention please!” The steward’s voice called out above the

of conversation, as people slowly turned

Once the noise had finally quietened down

wide in a

“We are gathered here today to celebrate the grand coronation of

to welcome her consort,

bloodline.” He began to

interspersed with the sound of

He waited for the noise to die

is our fervent hope that together, they will lead our kingdom

is said that

is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this era

led by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries!

legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

his words as he reached

with this in mind, I propose the first

our rulers,

werewolves and the hardships that we have

that we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate

human natures, but also those of the noble beasts that

blessed by the light of the moon and

our kingdom. May we

unrelenting determination, and emerge victorious in all of

your glasses to our Alpha Queen

echoing the sentiments

glasses towards

as expected. People ate and drank their