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

before they own you and all that…’ Maeve replied

clogs, I might not be

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

I know exactly which ones I need to look

Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are

good amount that will only look out for their own

way to undermine your authority just to

little power trip.’

try.’ Maeve growled suddenly,

people apart. It would have been disastrous before,

you imagine the reaction?!’

Queenly powers

jokingly with a wicked glint in her eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure if she was

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave bowed

they took their seats at the table in the central position, with

they may now sit

Both Ann and Adam were almost immediately engaged

the dishes that had been prepared were brought in and

out on

have your attention please!”

of conversation, as people slowly turned

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly

wide in a welcoming

“We are gathered here today to celebrate the grand coronation of our

to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the lineage

our treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus

with

He waited for the noise to die down again before

is our fervent hope that together, they will lead our kingdom

is said that every coronation marks the

even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this era will

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

come alive and perhaps

possible.”

silence followed his words as he reached for a

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

we raise our glasses in honor of our rulers, let us not forget

kingdoms ruled by werewolves and the hardships

tonight, we celebrate not only

also those of the noble beasts

feast be blessed by the light of the moon and the unified

our kingdom. May we continue to face down each threat

emerge victorious in all of

to our Alpha Queen Ann

of shouts echoing the sentiments of the steward

their glasses towards the expectant faces

progressed as expected. People ate and drank their