Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 89 The Special Gift

“Grandmother had a few run-in’s with dark witches in her younger days, but she was lucky enough to have been friendly with the daughter of a light witch. She gifted her this with the promise that it would protect her and whoever wore it, from dark magic.” Adam explained softly as he watched Ann run her fingers over the delicate design.

“Adam… I don’t know what to say… it’s beautiful!” Ann exclaimed almost reverently.

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“She was fond of intricate designs and artwork, as I’m sure you can tell.” Adam chuckled softly. “It’s made from obsidian and moonstone and wrapped in platinum. If you open it up, inside is a depiction of Selene, the Moon Goddess, and her first children, the Lycans, and her second born, the Werewolves.”

Ann nodded wordlessly. There wasn’t much she could say, it was truly a breathtaking piece.

“I should have given you this earlier, Ann. At this point, I’m willing to try anything that has the slightest chance of being able to protect you from those vile women.” He murmured as he ran his hands along her shoulders.

He smiled to himself as he felt her shiver of anticipation from his touch.

“Will you put it on for me Adam?” Ann asked quietly as she looked up at him through her lashes.

and took the necklace, gently placing it around her neck and straightening the locket on

really suits you, you know… I’m sure every one of my family would have loved you.” He murmured

just in case Narcissa or Ada recognized the necklace for what it was. So Ann had tucked it safely underneath the neckline of her dress, invisible to the n*ake*d eye, but still there and providing

through the austere stone corridors of the Elder’s residence, Ann found herself shivering but whether it was through anticipation or anxiety, she

Oak doors and waited to be called,

swung open slowly and a strong

“State your names.”

this was being conducted with grated on Adam. He much preferred things to proceed quickly and efficiently. In his opinion, having a receptionist here would probably speed things up a little. “Ann Nocturne, formerly Ann Veritas, Crown Princess and heir to the Alpha Throne.” She answered

different about this whole situation. Even Maeve was agitated inside of her, pacing relentlessly eager

is with you, child?” A different, softer

Nocturne, Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack.”. Ann answered again in the same

“You may enter.” The softer voice answered again as the darkness of the room beyond the doors erupted into a

through the doors

before. It was only the King and those on trial or required to bear

sounded from the very front of the chamber and as Ann’s eyes adjusted to the brightness after waiting in darkness so long,

a raised platform in the center of the

very much reminiscent of the Colosseums found in roman times, with the Elders positioned in individual seats around an upper ring looking down on them, and her father

Ada sat proudly on her left-hand side, at a slightly higher level and her mother sat to the right

forward to whisper

anyone else, I would probably feel a little intimidated right about

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