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

clogs, I might not be the best at understanding

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

a young age and I know exactly which ones I need to look

Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work

there is still a good amount that will only look out for

find a way to undermine your authority just to get

little power trip.’

try.’ Maeve growled suddenly,

can’t just go around ripping people apart. It

you

Queenly powers

in her eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure if

or not

the Enclave bowed their

at the table in the central position, with the steward

people that they may now

were almost immediately engaged

to them as the dishes that had

out on the

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

slowly turned their attention to

had finally quietened down he smiled broadly and

wide in a welcoming

here today to celebrate the grand coronation

her consort,

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

wishes, interspersed with the sound of

waited for the noise to die down again

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

is said that every coronation marks

what is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this

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

legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

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

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

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

ruled by werewolves and the hardships that

threats that we overcame. For tonight,

of the

blessed by the light of the moon and the

our kingdom. May we continue to face down each threat

in all of

glasses to our Alpha Queen

sentiments of the steward rippled

Adam raised their glasses towards the

progressed as expected. People ate and drank