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

they own you and all that…’

might

outside of the palace but

I know exactly which ones I need to look out

defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work on

still a good amount that will only look out for their own

find a way to undermine your authority just to get off

little power trip.’

growled suddenly, as she bared her teeth.

people apart.

you

we can use our Queenly powers

her eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave

table

they may

Adam were almost immediately engaged in conversation

closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were

on the

“If I could have your attention please!” The steward’s voice called out above the

slowly turned their

down he

wide in a

celebrate the grand coronation

Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne

began to a chorus of

wishes, interspersed with

waited for the noise to

“It is our fervent hope that together, they will lead our kingdom to new heights. It is

special occasion indeed, for it is said that every coronation marks the beginning

even more extraordinary and exceptional,

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

a time when legends will come alive and perhaps

possible.”

silence followed his words as he reached for a glass at his side

front of him. “So with this in mind, I propose the

honor of our rulers, let us not forget the ancient tales

werewolves and the hardships that we have already

tonight, we celebrate not only

but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within

of the moon and the unified calls of each pack

within our kingdom. May we

unrelenting determination, and emerge victorious in all of our endeavors!

glasses to

the sentiments of the steward rippled

raised their glasses towards the expectant faces and drank

progressed as expected. People ate