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…’ Maeve

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

outside of the palace but I have, however, been around

since a young age and I know exactly

defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work on a

is still a good amount that will only

will continuously find a way to undermine your

little power trip.’

them try.’ Maeve growled suddenly, as she bared her teeth. ‘Again,

just go around ripping people apart. It would have

Seriously… can you imagine

worries, we can use our Queenly powers

with a wicked glint in her eye, although Ann

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave

seats at the table

that they

were almost immediately engaged

closest to them as the dishes that

on

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

as people slowly turned their

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly and

wide in a

are gathered here today to celebrate

her consort, Adam

Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of

wishes, interspersed with

to

will

occasion indeed, for it is said that every coronation marks

what is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this era

occurrence that

a time when legends will come

possible.”

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

with this in

glasses in honor of our rulers, let

ruled by werewolves and the hardships

dire threats that we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only

but also those of the noble

by the light of the

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

unrelenting determination, and emerge victorious in all of our

to

echoing the sentiments of

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

as expected. People ate and drank their fill and