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 ever

I disagree, but all of those times you weren’t

so what good will the weapons do us then,

a way to dispose of us?’ Maeve

she scrolled through her

Maeve. Dark Magic wasn’t really something that

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

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

been affected by their

‘And you know for sure that it works to repel

by

way of finding out for sure.’ Maeve grumbled as

eyes.

we can argue about this another

weaponry is useful

situation.’ Ann snapped, ‘I need

grumbled loudly as Ann selected her name from the

didn’t take long for

“Well, well, well! The day of your crowning

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

do for your royal

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

probably going to take as

answered her from Lexi’s end before a heavy

heard.

myself for yet more rage-inducing

quipped as Ann felt the corners of her mouth turn up slightly because

sardonic att*itude.

Well, there’s no easy way to say this, so

over with. The convoy that was

decimated. There’s no trace of either

prisoners that were bound

the explosion in her ear that should have

metallic clatter and a muffled commotion could be

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

ranting could

Very quickly Ann realized that she had most likely

temper and was probably now

locate where the

The sound of something being passed across the phone’s microphone

slightly out-of-breath voice

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

to escape?!” She

Ann sighed.

one of the elite guards being decimated, we don’t