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.

specific qualities that they had conducted themselves with throughout their careers. Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, and a strong

brought her peace of mind and the seeming lack of tolerance for outbursts outside of

looked furious and Ann could tell she was dying to say more, but she

hear testimony from Ann. Then we will confer and render judgment. So, if there are no more inappropriate

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

was as if he was transfixed, utterly spellbound by her very being and simply unable to tear his eyes away from her. It wasn’t the look of doting love or wistful adoration, it was

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

when the attack occurred, and only hearing

the door because Ann simply refused to let us in. They called out to her, as did we all, but she didn’t answer and I was positively frantic with worry. It was obvious that something terrible was happening inside of

head and imitated perfectly the charade of trying to pull herself together as she took a deep

be so vicious as to attempt to take the life of her sister’s unborn child,

And why would there be any jealousy apparent in the

all aware of the… erm… mistakes that were made…” Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand.

members within the courtroom and

factors as well as heavily dictating the charges brought and in some ways, the outcome. What is a trial if not a close examination of past occurrences?” A wavering voice

that it is necessary.” He ground out imperiously as Narcissa and Ada glanced toward him with an

current presiding Elder Council, my King, we are tasked with holding all subjects of this kingdom