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

defend ourselves if it does ever happen again.’

all of those times

will the weapons do us then, other

further options as a way to dispose of us?’ Maeve countered

Ann sighed as she scrolled through her phone book to

on that Maeve. Dark Magic wasn’t really

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

to protect against dark magic. Unfortunately, I wasn’t wearing it

the times that we’ve been affected

for sure that

‘Only by his family’s

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

eyes.

about this another time, there are far

or not physical weaponry is useful in a very specific kind

Ann snapped, ‘I need to call

selected her name from the list of contacts and

It didn’t take long for her to

“Well, well, well! The day of your crowning and already you’re hitting

you haven’t forgotten us commoners.

for

this isn’t just a social call.

going to take as well

answered her from Lexi’s end before a heavy

heard.

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

felt the corners of her mouth turn

sardonic att*itude.

this, so I’m going

over with. The convoy that was transporting Narcissa and Ada to

decimated. There’s no trace

that were bound for the

for the explosion in her ear that should have followed but

clatter and a muffled commotion could

okay?” Ann asked carefully, frowning as the muffled sounds

and furious ranting could

quickly Ann realized that she had most likely launched her phone across

temper and was probably now raging about

where the

The sound of something being passed

before the slightly out-of-breath voice of Lexi

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

manage to escape?!”

Ann sighed.

every single one of the elite guards