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.

had conducted themselves with throughout their careers. Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, and

she had originally feared brought her peace of mind

was dying to say more, but she clenched her jaw and sat back down

alleged a*s*sault, as well as hear testimony from Ann. Then we will confer and render judgment. So,

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

never noticed it before. It 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

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

was at least honest, about having not been there when the attack

was obvious that something terrible was happening inside of her office., but I never dreamed…” she trailed off, as she sniffed theatrically and made a great show of burying

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

my own step-daughter would be so vicious as to attempt to take

in

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

rose from multiple members within the courtroom and he blanched slightly at

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 close examination of

is necessary.” He ground out imperiously as Narcissa and Ada

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

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