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

means to defend ourselves if it does ever

all

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

a way to dispose of

through her phone book to find Lexi’s

Maeve. Dark Magic wasn’t really something that we had to

not fora longtime at least. The jewelry that Adam

dark magic. Unfortunately, I wasn’t

we’ve been affected by their

sure that

by his family’s

of finding

eyes.

this another time, there are far more

attend to than whether or not physical weaponry is useful in

situation.’ Ann snapped, ‘I need to

her name from

button. It didn’t take long

The day of your crowning and already you’re hitting your bestie

greeted gleefully. “Nice to see you

do for your

call. I have some news that I

probably going to take

A deafening silence answered her from Lexi’s end before a

heard.

“Okay. Shoot. I’m calm. Prepping myself for yet more rage-inducing

Ann felt the corners of her mouth turn up slightly

sardonic att*itude.

no easy way to say this, so I’m going to do it quickly and get

over with. The convoy that was transporting Narcissa

There’s no trace

bound

explosion in her ear that should

metallic clatter and

carefully, frowning as the muffled sounds

furious ranting could be

she had most likely launched

now raging about

the

The sound of something being passed across the phone’s

slightly out-of-breath voice

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

escape?!” She hissed

Ann sighed.

than every single one of the elite guards being