Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 153 You Remind Me of Your Mother

Ann and Adam stood side by side on the balcony, waving down to the crowds that had gathered below. The noise from the crowd was almost deafening. It almost seemed as though they were fighting with one another over whose voice could shout the loudest and reach the newly crowned Alpha Queen’s ears first. Adam chuckled softly.

“All this is for you, my Queen.” He murmured as he took her hand and brought her fingers to his lips, kissing it gently.

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Ann giggled lightly, her nerves getting the better of her as loud cheers echoed through the air.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for their excitement and the more than warm welcome, but I’ve done nothing to prove myself to them yet.” She replied with a worried smile.

“Is that really what you think?” Adam murmured quietly, “Ann, take a step back and think about it for a second. These past few months have thrown so much at you and the accusations and lies that were thrown in your direction put you under intense public scrutiny. Yet, no matter what Narcissa and Ada threw at you, you continuously emerged triumphantly with your reputation intact”

“Yes… but I couldn’t have done it without you, you know? I’ve had a lot of support..” Ann protested weakly before Adam held a hand up to stop her.

stop. Take a second to remember where you’re standing. If I know Maeve as well as

up sugar-puff, sure, acknowledge that sometimes everyone needs a little help but stop being a crybaby. I’m not having you throw a little pity party for yourself every time you’re insecure about your abilities. You’re a goddamn Queen now… act like one.’ Maeve smirked, ‘If the Moon Goddess wanted us to fix everything

there, Maeve. I’m not throwing a pity party at all, I just..’ Ann replied, a little

up, accept it, and enjoy

I thought you were joking when you said that…’

‘I

not sure the Elders will agree… it’s not exactly protocol…’ Maeve

with me wanting to feel pretty sometimes too… and the crown is shiny… and I want to wear it…’ she pouted sullenly as Ann debated how best to respond. Luckily for Ann, she was drawn

elder that had conducted her coronation ceremony and he

celebratory feast will be underway shortly and your presence is required before it can

and glanced backward, her concerned stare focused in the direction of

severe features crinkling into an expression that was not

feasting and additional celebrations will last far longer than ours…” He smiled as a wicked glint crept into

froze momentarily, not sure if

our fearsome reputation, we elders are no different than any other individual that resides within our kingdom. Apart from our current privileged positions of course… and the ever-increasing years that only add to our already ancient status… but we won’t talk about that.” He chuckled, as he

a final wave to the crowds below, and feeling incredibly guilty as the sounds of disappointment drifted up toward them, they turned and left the balcony

in her prediction of the chill that would await Ann on the balcony and she had found herself incredibly grateful for the thick cloak that chased the chill away. She pulled it tighter around her as she made her way inside to the equally

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