Alpha Nocurne'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.

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 chuckled good-naturedly from

Ann answered with a grin, “It never does anyone any harm to be kept on their toes a little. It allows me the opportunity to see the

before casting her

the Kingdom’s safety.” He said carefully, hesitating before continuing, “Ah, your Highness, about

what’s passed has passed. I won’t hold it against you as long as it doesn’t happen again, or if there’s a whole catalog of incidents where I feel that you’re overstepping the mark. You can move

to mention their wisdom that would be invaluable during her time on

nodded gratefully as his shoulders seemed to sag with

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

to the Enclave who may be able to

slightly before shaking his head

I too am waiting for an individual to arrive at the Enclave. I’ll brief you as soon as we

Bartholomew.” Ann answered with a smile before

busy day then,”

the understatement

Allen last night though. Everything is in hand back at Dark Moon, and there are no major issues. Well, unless you count his paranoia that Lexi is going to materialize. I don’t understand

Ann chuckled. “They either obsess over her or do everything they can to stay away from