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.

qualities that they had conducted themselves with throughout their careers. Honesty, Integrity, Fairness,

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

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

well as hear testimony from Ann. Then we will confer and render judgment. So, if there are no more inappropriate outbursts, then let us continue.”

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

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 of doting love or wistful adoration,

but Ann was sure that

attack

to break open 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

and disbelief, she lifted her head and imitated

step-daughter would be so vicious as to attempt to take the life of her sister’s unborn

would there be any jealousy apparent in the

erm… mistakes that were made…” Leopold interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. “There’s no need to

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

mitigating factors as well as heavily dictating the charges brought and in some ways,

I don’t think that it is necessary.” He ground out imperiously as Narcissa and Ada glanced toward him with an

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