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

from beside her.

think it’s a good thing.” Ann answered with

a little. It allows me the opportunity

safeguard us from the most

nodded sagely before casting her a nervous

“Very true, my Queen. They deserve the utmost respect for their

Kingdom’s safety.” He said carefully, hesitating before continuing,

about yesterday…”

has passed. I won’t hold it

or if there’s a whole

move forward with

interrupted him and

She didn’t want that brief moment to define their working relationship. The Elders

of valuable insight and experience, not to

during her time on the throne and the

alienate them.

his shoulders seemed

“Thank you, my Queen.” He said, bowing his head

across his heart.

should inform you that I’ve invited someone to the Enclave who may

Ann continued in hushed tones.

progress?”

blanched slightly before shaking his

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

at the Enclave. I’ll brief you

a little more

you, Bartholomew.” Ann

to her food, although her appet*ite was significantly

a busy day then,” Adam commented

chuckled.

“I think that’s probably

last night though. Everything is

major issues. Well, unless you count his

to materialize. I don’t understand

“Lexi seems to have that effect on men.” Ann

or do everything they can to stay away from her.