Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 158 Not a Social Call

Ann and Adam made their way back to their quarters under the escort of the Royal

guards and once inside, Ann gratefully closed the door behind her.

It was glaringly obvious that they wouldn’t be able to return to the palace anytime

soon, so Adam set about making arrangements to have some of their personal effects

sent over whilst Ann got herself changed out of the ceremonial attire and into

something a little more comfortable.

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She wasn’t sure that leggings and an oversized T-shirt were what const*ituted

acceptable attire fora reigning Alpha Queen, but she was past caring at this point. She

just wanted to be comfortable and free of distractions so that she could think clearly.

She settled herself on the edge of the bed and sent a quick message to Mimi,

requesting a few items of clothing that she knew she was lacking for official functions,

diplomatic liaisons, and possibly for the meetings within the Enclave too.

If at all possible she would much rather reserve the impractical gowns for official balls

and banquets, and wanted to take a practical approach to her clothing. If she could

get away with trouser suits, or something similar then she intended to do so.

Although the issue of the symbolic, yet functional weaponry she was expected to carry

still bothered her.

‘Why bother with weapons at all when we have our teeth? I can do far more damage

than a sword or set of daggers can, with far less exertion too.’ Maeve sulked.

‘I know, but you have to remember that threats are not always obvious until the last

minute. What happens if we inadvertently ingest some sort of concoction that renders

our ability to shift useless? It’s already happened to us before Maeve. I’d rather have

to defend ourselves if it does ever happen again.’ Ann

‘Look, I’m not saying I disagree, but all

what good will the weapons do us then, other than giving

further options as a way to dispose of us?’

through her

Magic wasn’t really something that we had to

Well, not fora longtime at least. The jewelry that Adam

dark magic. Unfortunately, I

been affected by their

know for sure that it works

by his family’s

bit risky as a way of finding out for sure.’ Maeve grumbled as

eyes.

can argue about this another time, there are far

or not physical weaponry is useful in a very

situation.’ Ann snapped, ‘I

Ann selected her name from the list of contacts

call button. It didn’t take long

day of your crowning

greeted gleefully. “Nice to see you haven’t forgotten us

for your

just a social call. I have some news that

to take as well as

from Lexi’s end before a heavy exhalation could

heard.

Prepping myself for yet more rage-inducing news.”

felt the corners of

sardonic att*itude.

this, so I’m going to do it quickly

The convoy that was transporting Narcissa and Ada to

in the Northern Tips was decimated. There’s no trace

that were bound for

Ann waited for the explosion in her ear that should have followed but

of a metallic clatter and a muffled commotion could

“Lexi? Are you okay?” Ann asked carefully, frowning

and furious ranting

had

now raging about the news whilst

where the phone had

something being passed across the phone’s microphone was

out-of-breath voice of

the f**k do you mean there’s no sign of them? How

to escape?!”

Ann sighed.

every single one of the elite guards being