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

clogs, I might not be

things outside of the palace but I have,

politicians since a young age and I know

‘Whilst some are happy

good amount that will only look out

to undermine your

little power trip.’

them try.’ Maeve growled suddenly, as

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

Seriously… can you imagine

‘No worries, we can use our Queenly powers to make it

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

or not

Enclave bowed their heads respectfully

they took their seats at the table in the central

that they

Adam were almost immediately engaged in

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

out on

please!” The steward’s voice called out above the

slowly turned

noise had finally quietened down he smiled

in

gathered here today to celebrate the grand coronation of our

Nocturne, and to welcome her consort,

He began to a

with the

He waited for the noise to die down

hope that together, they will lead our kingdom

is said that every coronation marks the

era and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional,

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

when legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

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

“So with this in mind, I propose the first

in honor of our rulers, let us not forget the

hardships that we

we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only the

the noble beasts that dwell

blessed by the light of the moon and

kingdom. May we continue to face down each

in all of

raise your glasses to our Alpha Queen

chorus of shouts echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through the room

glasses towards the expectant faces and

as expected. People ate and drank their fill and