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, and a strong sense

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 long

tell she was dying to say more, but she clenched her jaw and sat back down after casting an imploring look toward her

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 us

up to her podium, Leopold’s eyes seemed to glaze over

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,

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

about having not been there when the attack occurred, and only hearing the commotion from the

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

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

attempt to take the life of her sister’s unborn

so? And why would there be any jealousy apparent in the relationship

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

from multiple members within the courtroom and he blanched slightly at

as heavily dictating the charges brought and in some ways, the outcome. What is a trial if not a close examination of

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

we are tasked with