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.

already, aren’t they?”

from beside her.

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

their toes a little. It allows me the opportunity to see the

to the men who safeguard us from the

before casting

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

carefully, hesitating before continuing, “Ah,

about yesterday…”

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

a whole catalog of incidents

overstepping the mark. You can move forward with

him and

brief moment to define their working relationship. The

insight and experience, not to

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

alienate them.

his

bowing his head towards her,

across his heart.

“I should inform you that I’ve invited someone

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

progress?”

slightly before shaking

in place for the investigation

an individual to arrive at the Enclave. I’ll brief you as soon

a little

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

her food, although

“Looks like it’s going to be a busy day then,” Adam

chuckled.

“I think that’s probably the understatement

of Allen last night though. Everything is in

major issues. Well, unless you count his paranoia that

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

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

can to stay away from her. There really is no middle