Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 238 The Law Has Passed

The murmurs that came from above her meant that she had been right in thinking the majority of Elders had no idea what she was talking about.

“Your grace, there has been no such law…”

Ann turned to look up at the circle triumphantly.

“No? Every single person’s signature is on it, so that means that either you have forgotten you have signed it, or… the alternative is that you yourself, have not actually bothered to read the stacks of paperwork that come your way and have instead entrusted the signing of those documents to another person… which I should remind you is a dereliction of duty and also fraud… which I believe also carries a sentence.” Ann said as she tapped her chin thoughtfully, “Now, what was it… ah! Yes! The stripping of titles, and holdings, and either imprisonment or exile… purely at the current monarch’s discretion of course.” She smiled sweetly.

The person who had spoken out cleared their throat and it was quickly followed by the familiar sound of

Lexi’s snigger as Ann turned around to face Linus once more

He was looking at her with an expression of incredulity that was almost child-like, as if he couldn’t believe that she had managed to pull something off as grandiose as this at the last minute. “You can close your mouth Linus, I wouldn’t want you to choke on a fly or anything,” Ann smirked. “How… What… no. It’s not possible.” Linus objected weakly.

“You know, I keep hearing a lot of that. ‘It’s not possible’, and ‘There’s no way!’. Even that ‘it’s against tradition’!” Ann mocked with perfect imitations of the objections she had received so far, “Nothing is impossible, Linus. Everything is much easier to do when the people who are supposed to assist back you wholeheartedly, wouldn’t you agree?”

on his own saliva

did you do…” He finally whispered fearfully as he realized the potential implications of

for you and for those Elders who seem to have forgotten what they signed their name to,” She said as the corners of

and protection of all species, including but not limited to human, magickal, supernatural,

power from conducting themselves in a way that brings disrepute to their respective species and also prohibits discrimination against those of other species. For those who live in a ranked society, such as ourselves, those of higher rank are forbidden to use or abuse those of lower rank in the pursuit of pleasure or in a way that is against their wishes. For adult services, a contract must be agreed upon and signed by both parties, in front of the designated person who shall be named by the ruling monarch at the time to ensure that all contracts are not signed under duress. Furthermore, physical punishments are banned and

explained and it took a great deal of effort not

condensed version anyway, Linus.”

who decides the punishment?” Linus managed to grind out once he had recovered

I DO get the final say and the options if found guilty or a confession is obtained, which I might add you willingly provided only moments ago, then the punishment is the removal of titles and either

none of you stop this!”

has been enshrined in our records. You will be the first of many that will receive

none of you are standing up to her!” Linus laughed manically, as his world

ironic it was, that when faced with the consequences of their actions,

was narcissistic denial at its

take you all

seemed the type to turn on his friends, but when you’ve lost everything and those you thought you could trust had

say Linus, but it won’t have any impact on your sentencing,” Ann