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.

the stir already, aren’t they?” Bartholomew chuckled

from beside her.

Ann answered with a grin, “It

little. It allows

men who safeguard us

Bartholomew nodded sagely before casting her a nervous

the utmost

carefully, hesitating

about yesterday…”

passed. I won’t hold it against you as

happen again, or if there’s a whole catalog of incidents where I

You can move forward with

interrupted him and spoke

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

experience, not to mention their

time on the throne and the last thing she wanted to

alienate them.

nodded gratefully as his shoulders seemed to sag

He said, bowing

across his heart.

I’ve invited someone to the Enclave who may be

Ann continued in hushed tones.

progress?”

blanched slightly before shaking

place for the investigation to commence though.

arrive at the Enclave. I’ll brief you as soon as we move

a little more

course. Thank you, Bartholomew.” Ann answered with

although

to be a busy day then,” Adam

chuckled.

that’s probably

did manage to get hold of Allen last night though. Everything is in hand back at

Moon, and there are no major issues. Well, unless you count his paranoia that

going to materialize. I don’t understand it. She’s not

effect on men.” Ann chuckled. “They either

away from her. There really is no