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

your problems before they own you and all that…’ Maeve

clogs, I might not be the

things outside of the palace but I

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

some are happy to

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

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

little power trip.’

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

people apart. It

now? Seriously… can you imagine the

our Queenly powers to make it all go away,”

in her eye, although Ann

or not

the Enclave bowed their heads respectfully

their seats at the table in the central position, with

people that they

Adam were almost

as the dishes that had

on the

please!” The steward’s

people slowly

quietened down he smiled broadly and spread his

in a welcoming

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

her consort, Adam Nocturne into

Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of shouted greetings and

wishes, interspersed with the sound

the noise to

will

is said that every coronation

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

occurrence that hasn’t been seen

legends will come alive and

possible.”

as he reached for

him. “So with this in mind, I propose

in honor of our rulers, let us

ruled by werewolves and the hardships that we have already

that we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only

but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within

be blessed by the light of the moon and the unified calls of each

kingdom. May we continue

victorious in all of our endeavors!

glasses to

of shouts echoing the sentiments of the steward

and Adam raised their glasses towards the

ate