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

problems before they own you and

clogs, I might not be the best

of the palace but I have,

since a young age and I know exactly which ones I need to look

bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work

amount that will only look out

will continuously find a way to undermine

little power trip.’

Maeve growled suddenly, as she bared her teeth.

around ripping people apart.

Seriously… can you imagine the

‘No worries, we can use our Queenly powers to make it all go away,”

her eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure if she

or not

Enclave bowed their

the table in

that they may now sit

Ann and Adam were almost immediately engaged in

closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were

on the

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

of conversation, as people slowly turned their

the noise had finally quietened down he smiled

wide in a welcoming

today to celebrate the

her consort,

to a chorus of shouted

with the

the noise to die

will lead our kingdom to new heights. It

occasion indeed, for it is said that

is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this

occurrence that hasn’t been seen for centuries! This

come alive and perhaps

possible.”

words as he reached for a glass at his side

with this in mind, I propose the first toast of the evening!

raise our glasses in honor of our rulers,

the hardships

we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate

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

light of the moon and the

we continue to face down

determination, and emerge victorious in all of our endeavors! So

raise your glasses to our

echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through the

Ann and Adam raised their glasses towards the

as expected. People ate and drank their fill and