Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

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“You will be silent until your testimony is called for Princess Ada. These are serious proceedings with dire consequences for the accused if found guilty. You will respect the order of things here, do you understand?” An irritated male voice came from above.

One thing was for sure, the reputation of the Royal Court’s Elder Council certainly seemed to be true.

It made sense in a way, as the Royal Court undoubtedly had to have seen its fair share of power plays and false accusations over the centuries that they had presided over justice across the kingdom.

The Elders that sat in the Courtroom were the oldest, and most experienced across the Kingdom, many having surpassed their third century and it was rumored that the eldest among them had exceeded 500 years old recently.

their predecessors and specific qualities that they had conducted themselves with

judged than she had originally feared brought her peace of mind and the seeming lack of tolerance for outbursts outside

she clenched her jaw and sat back down after casting an imploring look toward

will hear from both Ann and Narcissa about the events leading to the alleged a*s*sault, as well as hear testimony from Ann. Then we will confer and render judgment. So, if there are no more inappropriate outbursts, then let us

to her podium, Leopold’s eyes seemed to glaze over as he glanced at her, becoming transfixed with

and wondered how she had never noticed it before. It was as if he was transfixed, utterly spellbound by her very being

too long to ponder the implications of that though as Narcissa began her testimony, but

there when the attack occurred, and only hearing the commotion from the outside of

she didn’t answer and I was positively frantic with worry. It was obvious that something terrible was happening inside of her office., but I never dreamed…” she trailed off, as she sniffed theatrically and

of shock and disbelief, she lifted her head and imitated perfectly the charade of trying to pull herself together as she took a deep

vicious as to attempt to take

be any jealousy apparent in the relationship between them both?” A female voice questioned

mistakes that were made…” Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of

chuckle rose from multiple members within the courtroom

mitigating factors as well as heavily dictating the charges brought and in some ways, the outcome. What is a trial

King, I don’t think that it is necessary.” He ground out imperiously as Narcissa and Ada glanced toward him

presiding Elder Council, my King, we are tasked with holding all subjects of this kingdom accountable for their actions… including you.”