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.

for excellence by their predecessors and specific qualities that they had conducted themselves with throughout their careers. Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, and a strong sense

was turning out to be far more impartially judged than she had originally feared brought her peace of mind and the seeming lack of tolerance for outbursts outside of the appropriate times went a

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

will hear from both Ann and 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,

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

very being and simply unable to tear his eyes away from her. It wasn’t the look of doting love or wistful adoration,

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

attack occurred,

answer and I was positively frantic with worry. It 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

her head and imitated perfectly the charade

as to attempt to take the life of her sister’s unborn child, purely out

any jealousy apparent in the relationship between them both?”

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

from multiple members within the courtroom and he blanched slightly at

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

ground out imperiously as Narcissa and Ada

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