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

own you and all that…’ Maeve

listen here clever clogs, I might not be the best at

outside of the palace but I have, however,

know exactly which ones I need to look out

‘Whilst some are happy to work

relationship, there is still a good amount that will only look out for their own

way to undermine

little power trip.’

see them try.’ Maeve growled suddenly,

can’t just go around ripping people apart.

Seriously… can you imagine the reaction?!’ Ann

use our Queenly powers to make it all go away,” Maeve

her eye,

or not

The Senior members of the Enclave bowed their heads

their seats at the table in the central position, with the steward

people that they

Adam were almost

that sat closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were brought in

out on

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

as people slowly turned

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly and spread his

wide in

today to celebrate

welcome her consort,

to a chorus of shouted greetings and

wishes, interspersed with the sound of

waited for the noise to die

that together, they will

is said that every coronation marks the beginning of

more extraordinary

an occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries! This

a time when legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

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

in mind, I propose the first toast

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

and the hardships

we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only

also those of the noble beasts that dwell within

light of the moon and the unified calls of each

within our kingdom. May we

in all

raise your glasses to our Alpha

sentiments of the steward rippled through the room

raised their glasses towards the expectant faces and

progressed as expected. People ate and drank their fill and