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.

already, aren’t they?” Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly from

a good thing.” Ann answered with a grin, “It never does anyone any harm to be kept on their toes a little. It allows me

casting her

deserve the utmost respect for their contribution to the Kingdom’s safety.” He said carefully, hesitating

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

relationship. The Elders had a lot of valuable insight and experience, not to mention their wisdom that would be invaluable during

as his shoulders seemed to

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

I’ve invited someone to the Enclave who may be able to support with… identification.” Ann continued in hushed tones. “Has

before shaking his head

commence though. I too am waiting for an individual to arrive at

you, Bartholomew.” Ann answered with a smile before returning back to

a busy

think that’s probably the understatement of the

did manage to get hold of Allen last night though. Everything is in hand back at Dark Moon, and there are no major issues. Well, unless you count

or do everything they can to stay away from her. There really is no middle