Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 90 Court Day

“She’s lying! I was taken by ambulance and admitted to the hospital immediately after the incident!” Ada yelled suddenly, banging her hands furiously on the railing that surrounded the platform where she sat.

Ann said nothing and stared confidently ahead at her father’s face, her expression neutral but her eyes burned with a determination that wasn’t lost on him.

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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.

that they had conducted themselves with

her peace of

and Ann could tell she was dying to say more, but she clenched her jaw and sat back down after casting an imploring look toward her

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

Narcissa was called up to her podium, Leopold’s eyes seemed to glaze over as he glanced at her, becoming transfixed

her very being and simply unable to tear his eyes away from her.

too long to ponder the implications of that though as Narcissa began her testimony, but Ann was sure that it only lent more weight to the theory of

least honest, about having not been there when the attack occurred,

called out to her, as did we all, but she didn’t answer and I was positively frantic with worry. It was

of shock and disbelief, she lifted her head and imitated perfectly the

my own step-daughter would be so vicious as to attempt to take the life of her sister’s

And why would there be any jealousy apparent in the relationship between them both?” A

Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. “There’s no need to go

within the courtroom and he

past, as it establishes the facts of a case as well as any aggravating or mitigating factors as well as heavily dictating the charges brought and in some ways, the outcome. What is a trial if not a

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

current presiding Elder Council, my King, we are tasked with holding

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