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

if it does

‘Look, I’m not saying I disagree, but all of those times you weren’t even able to

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

to dispose of us?’

through her phone book

Dark Magic wasn’t really something that

about before, was it? Well, not fora longtime at least. The

dark magic. Unfortunately, I wasn’t wearing it

the times that we’ve been affected by their

sure that it

by his family’s

‘Seems a bit risky as a way of finding out for sure.’ Maeve grumbled as Ann rolled

eyes.

we can argue about this another time, there are far more pressing

not physical weaponry is useful in a

Ann snapped, ‘I

name from

call button. It didn’t take long for her to

well! The day of your crowning and

to see you haven’t forgotten us commoners. What can

do for your royal

this isn’t just a social call. I have some

to take as

answered her from Lexi’s end before a heavy exhalation

heard.

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

of her

sardonic att*itude.

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

over with. The convoy that was transporting

Northern Tips was decimated. There’s no trace

that were bound

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

of a metallic clatter and a muffled commotion could be

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

furious ranting could

realized that she had most likely launched her phone across

room in her temper and was probably now raging about the news whilst she

the phone had

of something being passed across

out-of-breath voice

there’s no sign of them?

to escape?!” She

Ann sighed.

one of the elite guards being decimated, we