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 replied

I might

the palace but I have, however, been around diplomats

age and I know exactly which ones I

some are happy to work on a mutually

still a good amount that will

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

little power trip.’

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

can’t just go around ripping people apart. It would have been disastrous

Seriously… can you

can use our Queenly powers to make it

eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure

or not

Senior members of the Enclave bowed

at the table in the central position, with

people that they may

Both Ann and Adam were almost immediately engaged in

them as the dishes that had

on the

could have your attention please!”

slowly turned

noise had finally quietened down

in a

here today to celebrate the grand coronation of

welcome her

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

wishes, interspersed with the

He waited for the noise to die

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

indeed, for it is said that every

and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional,

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

come alive and perhaps the impossible

possible.”

reached for a glass at his side and held

“So with this in mind, I propose the

our glasses in honor of our

and the hardships

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

natures, but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within our

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

May we continue to face down each threat

victorious in all of our endeavors!

to our Alpha Queen

echoing the sentiments of

and Adam raised their glasses towards the expectant

ate