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

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

what good will the weapons do us

way to dispose of us?’ Maeve

through her phone book to find Lexi’s

Dark Magic wasn’t really something that

not fora longtime at least. The jewelry

to protect against dark magic.

that we’ve been affected

‘And you know for sure that it works

by his

finding out for sure.’

eyes.

argue about this another time, there are far more

than whether or not physical weaponry is useful in a very

Ann snapped, ‘I

selected her name from

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

The day of your crowning and already you’re hitting

see you

do for your

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

going to take as well

Lexi’s

heard.

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

as Ann felt the corners of her

sardonic att*itude.

there’s no easy way to say this, so I’m going to do

The convoy that was

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

that were bound for the

waited for the explosion in her ear that should have followed

metallic clatter and a

Ann asked carefully,

and furious ranting

Ann realized that she had most likely

temper and was probably now raging

the phone

being passed across

the slightly out-of-breath

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

escape?!” She hissed

Ann sighed.

the elite guards being decimated,