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

your problems before they own you and all that…’ Maeve

listen here clever clogs, I might

things outside of the palace but I have, however, been

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

back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to

amount that will only look out

way to undermine your authority just to get off on

little power trip.’

try.’ Maeve growled suddenly, as she bared her teeth.

can’t just go around ripping people apart. It

can you imagine the reaction?!’

our Queenly powers to make it

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

or not

Senior members of the Enclave bowed

at the table in the central position,

they may

Both Ann and Adam were almost immediately engaged

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

out on the

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

conversation, as people slowly turned their attention

Once the noise had finally quietened down

wide in a welcoming

celebrate the grand

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

bloodline.” He began to a

wishes, interspersed with the

He waited for the noise to

our fervent hope that together, they will lead our kingdom

said that every coronation marks the

and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional,

occurrence

when legends will come alive and perhaps the impossible will

possible.”

as he reached for a glass at his side and

this in

of our rulers, let us not forget the

and the hardships that we have already faced, and

threats that we overcame. For tonight, we

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

by the light of the moon

resides within our kingdom. May we

in all of our endeavors! So

glasses to our Alpha Queen Ann

A chorus of shouts echoing the sentiments of

and Adam raised their glasses towards the expectant

as expected. People ate and