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

problems before they own you

listen here clever clogs, I might not be the best at understanding

things outside of the palace but I have, however,

I know exactly which ones I need to look out

Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to

that will

find a way to undermine your authority just to get

little power trip.’

‘I’d like to see them try.’ Maeve growled suddenly, as

just go around ripping people apart. It would have

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

use our Queenly powers to make it all

a wicked glint in her eye,

or not

Enclave bowed their heads respectfully and

at the table in the central position,

people that they may

were almost immediately engaged in

the dishes that had been prepared

on the

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

conversation, as people slowly turned

noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly

wide in a

are gathered here today to celebrate

Queen, Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her

treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of

wishes, interspersed with the

to die down again before

is our fervent hope that together, they will lead

for it is said that every coronation marks the

extraordinary and exceptional, is that

by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that

is a time when legends will come

possible.”

reached for a glass at his side and held

in mind, I propose the first toast of

we raise our glasses in honor of our rulers, let us

and the hardships that we have already faced, and

For tonight, we celebrate not only the triumphs

human natures, but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within our

feast be blessed by the light of the moon

resides within our kingdom. May we continue to face down

victorious in all

your glasses to

shouts echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled

their glasses towards the expectant

ate and drank their