Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 160 Any Progress?

Coral guided them to the dining hall under the escort of the royal guard and as they

entered the hall, everyone that had been seated stood instantly and bowed their

heads in their direction.

“I’m not gonna lie, I kind of miss having a quiet breakfast without the audience

already,” Ann murmured to Adam, who chuckled in response.

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Ann motioned for them to sit as she took her seat and the breakfast dishes were

brought out.

“Goddess, is it going to be like this everytime we eat?” Ann frowned as she watched

plate after plate of dishes being unloaded onto the table in front of them.

“I mean, at least we know you’ll never be short of choice.” Adam chuckled.

The seating arrangements were the same at the Royal Table as they had been the

night before and Ann found herself seated next to Bartholomew once more.

She had already spotted Greyson and a few other faces she didn’t recognize seated

atone of the tables closest to theirs. Judging by their similarity in dress, she

a*s*sumed they were part of the group that had accompanied him to bring the report.

She smiled to herself as she watched the men’s eyes widen at the amount of food in

front of them and exchange disbelieving glances before they began piling their plates

with food and digging in enthusiastically, much to the dismay of the nobles

surrounding them.

“Causing quite the stir already, aren’t they?”

from beside her.

a good thing.” Ann answered with a

little. It allows me the

the men who safeguard us from

Bartholomew nodded sagely before casting her a nervous

true, my Queen. They deserve the utmost respect for their contribution to

He said carefully, hesitating before continuing, “Ah, your

about yesterday…”

“Bartholomew what’s passed has passed. I won’t hold it against

again, or if there’s a whole

overstepping the mark. You can move forward with an easy

him and

to define their working

valuable insight and experience, not to

during her time on the throne and the last thing she wanted to

alienate them.

his shoulders

said, bowing his

across his heart.

that I’ve invited someone to the Enclave who may be able

support with… identification.” Ann continued in hushed tones. “Has there been

progress?”

slightly before

yet. Everything is in place for the investigation to commence though. I

waiting for an individual to arrive at the Enclave. I’ll

somewhere a

course. Thank you, Bartholomew.” Ann answered with a smile

her food, although her appet*ite was significantly

“Looks like it’s going to be a busy day

chuckled.

probably

Allen last night

Well, unless you count his paranoia that Lexi

understand it. She’s not

that effect on men.” Ann

or do everything they can to stay away from