Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 155This Did Not Bode Well at All

Ann and Adam followed the senior Elder in front of them, with the Enclave guard contained on all sides by the Royal guard as they made their way to one of the private rooms available.

“I’m terribly sorry for this outrageous intrusion, my Queen. He should have been stopped by the guards before he ever got this far…” The senior Elder grumbled.

He had briefly introduced himself as Bartholomew, one of the Senior Elders that oversaw the Enclave, before offering to escort them to a private room to receive whatever news it was that the man had brought.

“It’s not a problem, Bartholomew. If it is as important as I think it may be, then the sooner we hear what he has to say, the better.”

Bartholomew turned to look at her with an unreadable expression in his eyes, and she didn’t miss the curious look that Adam gave her either.

“Do you know what he’s here for, my Queen?” Bartholomew asked as casually as possible, but there was a definite hint of suspicion in his tone.

Ann smiled lightly and shook her head.

“I don’t know for sure, no. However, I can only pray that I’m wrong in my suspicion.”

From the moment that the council had announced their removal to a containment facility, she had been concerned that something like this might happen. However, she had reasoned with herself that they transported inmates constantly to that facility, and there had never been successful attacks on the convoys before.

Ada’s baby was innocent, despite the heinous crimes that its mother and grandmother had

the Elders f“k up. We need to

don’t know if that’s the case yet Maeve. Let’s just wait and see, okay?’ Ann replied gently, trying to pacify her

like this. I know it and you know it. Well, unless it’s an a*s*sa*s*sination attempt, but seeing as how he hasn’t made a

attempts? Already?! Are you insane?! We’ve only

Maeve shrugged lightly.

the people who want us dead, how long or how little we have sat on the throne. All they care about is getting rid of us and either getting their

right even without her

she would be foolish to think that they wouldn’t try their luck in getting rid of

would have to rectify as quickly as possible. Many heirs meant a stable throne as there was already a

all, it had been something that he had been keen on quite

ushered everyone inside, directing Ann to a brocade-lined, high-backed mahogany chair that sat behind a

right, with the royal guards

Ann addressed the exhausted and weary-looking guard with a tight smile, as she gestured to a comfortable chair that sat opposite. “Bartholomew… could we please arrange a drink and some food for this

Bartholomew could answer, the guard replied

came as soon as it was clear exactly what had occurred, once we had returned to our garrison. I’m

her stomach churned with anxiety. She twisted her fingers together nervously out of sight under the table. This was not news

It would be helpful to know who you are and where

quickly stood, causing the royal guard to quickly move their