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

peace of mind and the seeming lack of tolerance for outbursts outside of the appropriate times went

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

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

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

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

of that though as Narcissa began her testimony, but Ann was sure that it only lent

there when the attack occurred, and

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

her head and imitated perfectly the charade of trying to pull herself

as to attempt to

in the

you’re all aware of the… erm… mistakes that were made…” Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. “There’s no need

within the courtroom and he blanched

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 past occurrences?” A wavering voice rose as the scowl on Leopold’s face

that it is necessary.” He ground out

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

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