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

clever clogs, I might not be the best

palace but I have,

and I know exactly which ones I need

defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work

there is still a good amount that

continuously find a way to undermine your authority just to

little power trip.’

see them try.’ Maeve growled

just go around ripping people apart. It would have

you imagine

worries, we can use our Queenly powers to make it all go away,”

with a wicked glint in her eye, although Ann

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave bowed

at the table

they may now

almost immediately engaged in conversation

to them as the dishes that had been prepared

out on

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

slowly turned

quietened down

wide in

gathered here today to celebrate the grand coronation of our new

Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the

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

interspersed with the

the noise to

is our fervent hope that together, they will lead our

for it is said that every coronation marks the

era and what is even more extraordinary and

led by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that

come alive

possible.”

he reached for a

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

glasses in honor of our rulers, let us not forget the

hardships

threats that we overcame. For tonight, we

those of the noble beasts that dwell within

the moon and the unified

kingdom. May we continue

emerge victorious in all

raise your glasses to our

shouts echoing the sentiments

Adam raised their glasses towards the

expected. People ate and