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.

that they had conducted themselves with throughout

to be far more impartially judged than she had originally feared brought her peace of mind and the seeming lack

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

leading to the alleged a*s*sault, as well as hear testimony from Ann. Then

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

she had never noticed it before. It was as if he was transfixed, utterly spellbound by her very being and simply unable to tear

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

there when the attack occurred, and only hearing the

we all, but she didn’t answer and I was positively frantic with worry. It was obvious that something terrible was happening inside

was done with her little performance of shock and disbelief, she lifted her head and imitated perfectly the charade of trying

never dreamed that my own step-daughter would be so vicious as to attempt to take

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

the… erm… mistakes that were made…” Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. “There’s

from multiple members within the courtroom and he blanched

find that a trial is the perfect place to go over the 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 close

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

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