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.

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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 and all

might not be the best

the palace but I have, however, been

a young age and I know exactly which ones I need to look out

some are happy to work on

a good amount that will only look out for

to undermine your authority just to get

little power trip.’

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

just go around ripping people apart. It would

now? Seriously… can you imagine the reaction?!’

our Queenly powers to make it all go away,” Maeve

a wicked glint in her eye, although

or not

members of the Enclave bowed their heads respectfully

the table in the central position,

that they

were almost immediately engaged in

the dishes that had been prepared were brought in

out on the

your attention please!” The steward’s

of conversation, as people slowly

Once the noise had finally quietened down he

wide in

gathered here today to celebrate

and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the

treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of

wishes, interspersed with the

for the noise to die down again

will lead our kingdom to new heights. It

special occasion indeed, for it is said that every coronation

and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional,

occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries! This

a time when legends will come

possible.”

A reverent silence followed his words as he reached for a glass at his side and held

this in

our glasses in honor of our

and the hardships that we

overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only the triumphs of

also those of the

blessed by the light of the moon and the unified

resides within our kingdom. May we continue to face down each

determination, and emerge victorious in all of our

glasses to

A chorus of shouts echoing the sentiments of

Adam raised their glasses towards the

ate and