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 and all that…’

here clever clogs, I might not be the best

of the palace but I have,

and I know exactly which ones I need to look out

are happy to

relationship, there is still a good amount that will only look out for their own

way to undermine your authority

little power trip.’

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

just go around ripping people apart. It

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

can use our Queenly powers to make it all go

glint in her eye, although Ann wasn’t

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave bowed their

at the table in the central position, with the

they may now

almost immediately engaged in conversation

sat closest to them as the dishes that

out on

please!” The steward’s voice

people slowly turned their

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

wide in

here today to celebrate the grand coronation

to welcome her consort, Adam

Royal bloodline.” He began to a

with the sound

noise to

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

is said that every coronation marks the beginning of

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

occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries!

when legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

reverent silence followed his words as he reached for a glass

“So with this in mind, I propose the first toast

our glasses in honor of our

hardships that we have already faced, and

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

those of the noble beasts that dwell within

blessed by the light of the moon and the

our kingdom. May we continue to face

emerge victorious in all

raise your glasses to

echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through the room

glasses

The feast progressed as expected. People ate and drank their fill and as