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

clogs, I might not be

palace but

and I know exactly which ones I need to

Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy

that

will continuously find a way to undermine your authority just to get off on

little power trip.’

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

people apart.

Seriously… can you imagine the reaction?!’

can use our Queenly powers to make it all

a wicked glint in her eye, although

or not

the Enclave bowed their heads respectfully

at the table in the central position, with the steward

people that they may now

Ann and Adam were almost

to them as the dishes that

out on the

could have your attention please!”

as people slowly turned their attention to

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly

in a

today to celebrate the

Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne

treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of shouted

with

He waited for the noise to die down

is our fervent hope that together, they will

is said that every coronation

what is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is

led by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries! This

is a time when legends will come alive and

possible.”

A reverent silence followed his words as he reached for a

with this in

in honor of our rulers, let us not forget the

the hardships

we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only the

those of the noble beasts that dwell within

of the moon and the unified calls of

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

in

your glasses to

of shouts echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through

their glasses towards the expectant faces and

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