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

might not be the

but I

young age and I know exactly

‘Whilst some are happy to work on a

still a good amount that will only look out for their

or will continuously find a way to undermine your authority just to get

little power trip.’

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

around ripping people apart. It would

you imagine the reaction?!’ Ann

our Queenly powers to make it all

eye, although

or not

the Enclave bowed their heads respectfully and greeted

table in

they

Ann and Adam were almost immediately

them as the dishes

on

your attention please!” The steward’s voice

as people slowly turned

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly and spread his

wide in a

to celebrate the grand coronation

and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the lineage

to a chorus of shouted greetings and

wishes, interspersed with the

He waited for the noise to die down again before

“It is our fervent hope that together, they will lead

it is said

what is even more extraordinary

led by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that

when legends will come alive and

possible.”

A reverent silence followed his words as he reached for a glass

“So with this in mind,

honor of our rulers, let us not

hardships that we have already faced,

overcame. For tonight, we

but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within our hearts.

be blessed by the light of the moon and

within our kingdom. May we continue to face down each

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

to our Alpha Queen Ann

echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled

Ann and Adam raised their glasses towards the expectant faces and drank

as expected. People ate and drank their fill and as the