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.

stir already, aren’t they?” Bartholomew

from beside her.

Ann answered with a grin, “It never does anyone any

a little. It allows me the opportunity to see the noble’s

safeguard us from the most violent

Bartholomew nodded sagely before casting

They deserve the

safety.” He said carefully,

about yesterday…”

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

happen again, or if there’s a whole

mark. You can move forward with an easy conscience.”

interrupted him and spoke

want that brief moment to define their working relationship. The

of valuable insight and experience, not to mention their wisdom that

on the throne and the last thing she wanted

alienate them.

gratefully as his

Queen.” He said, bowing his head towards her, and holding

across his heart.

that I’ve invited someone to the Enclave who

identification.” Ann continued in hushed tones.

progress?”

Bartholomew blanched slightly before

place for the investigation

arrive at the Enclave. I’ll

somewhere a little more

Thank you, Bartholomew.” Ann answered with

her food, although her appet*ite was significantly

it’s going to be a

chuckled.

think that’s probably

get hold of Allen last night though. Everything is in

major issues. Well, unless you count his paranoia that

understand it.

to have that effect on men.” Ann chuckled. “They either obsess over

everything they can to stay away from her. There