Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 153 You Remind Me of Your Mother

Ann and Adam stood side by side on the balcony, waving down to the crowds that had gathered below. The noise from the crowd was almost deafening. It almost seemed as though they were fighting with one another over whose voice could shout the loudest and reach the newly crowned Alpha Queen’s ears first. Adam chuckled softly.

“All this is for you, my Queen.” He murmured as he took her hand and brought her fingers to his lips, kissing it gently.

Ann giggled lightly, her nerves getting the better of her as loud cheers echoed through the air.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for their excitement and the more than warm welcome, but I’ve done nothing to prove myself to them yet.” She replied with a worried smile.

“Is that really what you think?” Adam murmured quietly, “Ann, take a step back and think about it for a second. These past few months have thrown so much at you and the accusations and lies that were thrown in your direction put you under intense public scrutiny. Yet, no matter what Narcissa and Ada threw at you, you continuously emerged triumphantly with your reputation intact”

“Yes… but I couldn’t have done it without you, you know? I’ve had a lot of support..” Ann protested weakly before Adam held a hand up to stop her.

“Ann, stop. Take a second to remember where you’re standing. If I know Maeve as well as I think I do, I’m sure she will tell you to stop with the self-doubt.”

‘He’s right you know… but I don’t intend to do it in such a nice way. Listen up sugar-puff, sure, acknowledge that sometimes everyone needs a little help but stop being a crybaby. I’m not having you throw a little pity party for yourself every time you’re insecure about your abilities. You’re a goddamn Queen now… act like one.’ Maeve smirked, ‘If the Moon Goddess wanted us to fix everything for ourselves, then she wouldn’t have granted us mates in the first place. For once in your life use your common sense.’

a pity party at all, I just..’ Ann replied, a little taken aback by the

anyway. Just shut the f**k up, accept it, and enjoy this day as a celebration of a new beginning for us all… and while we’re at it… I still want

were joking when you said that…’ Ann snorted in a mixture of

Maeve growled. ‘I

it’s not

and f**k the Elders too. There’s nothing wrong with me wanting to feel pretty sometimes too… and the crown is shiny… and I want to wear it…’ she pouted sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily for Ann, she was drawn out of the bizarre conversation by a voice from behind her. “Your highness, the people have seen you now, so I think it would be

turned, her eyes met the gaze of the elder that had conducted her coronation ceremony and he

and your presence is required before it can

and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in

Elder chuckled good-naturedly, his severe features crinkling into an expression that was

them. I promise you, their feasting and

herself and froze momentarily, not sure if it was particularly ‘Queenly’ behavior but the Elder

from our current privileged positions of course… and the ever-increasing years that only add to our already ancient status…

as the sounds of disappointment drifted up toward them, they turned and

herself incredibly grateful for the thick cloak that chased the chill away. She

you both to the banquet hall, I would be delighted to show you the hospitality reserved for the Alpha Queen and Consort.” The old man smiled as he gestured for them to follow. Ann and Adam exchanged a brief smile with each other