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?”

own saliva as he digested her

fearfully as he realized the potential implications of what she

forgotten what they signed their name to,” She said as the corners of her mouth lifted

law covers the integration and protection of all species, including but not limited to human, magickal, supernatural, and shifter.” Ann explained with a

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

as she explained and it took a great deal

condensed version anyway, Linus.” Ann

out once he had recovered

DO get the final say and the options if found guilty or a confession is obtained, which I might add you willingly provided only

look in his eyes, “Why did none of you stop this!” He screamed up into the

has been enshrined in our records. You will

are standing up to her!” Linus laughed manically, as

their actions,

narcissistic denial at

If none of you will stand up for me, then I’ll take you all down with me!”

but when you’ve lost everything and those you thought you could trust had abandoned you, what else did he have

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