Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

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The Royal Table sat at the far back of the room, elevated slightly above the others on a beautifully sculpted dais. Two ornate chairs, crafted in Silver and decorated expertly with reliefs of the Moon Goddess and her first children sculpted into the metalwork, sat central to the table, flanked on either side by additional chairs for the most senior of the Royal Enclave.

As Ann and Adam passed the many faces of the wide array of dignitaries a*s*sembled in the banquet hall, they held their heads high as the surrounding shifters bowed their heads or bared their necks as a sign of respect to the passing couple.

‘Oh look how respected we are already!’ Maeve preened proudly as she fought the urge to extend her dominance just a little, ‘Clearly, they appreciate that we are a magnificent fit for the throne.’

though. Politics and diplomacy are tricky at the best of

her frustration leaked into

not be the best at understanding and spotting things outside of the palace but I have, however, been around diplomats and politicians since a young age and I know exactly which ones I need to look out for.’ Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to

suddenly, as she bared her teeth. ‘Again, we can’t just go around ripping people apart. It would have been disastrous before, but

we can use our Queenly powers to make it all go away,” Maeve snorted jokingly with

and greeted them as they took their seats at the table in the central position, with the steward directing

and Adam were almost immediately engaged in conversation with the Elders that sat closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were brought in and laid

please!” The steward’s voice called out above the hum of conversation, as people slowly turned their attention

down he smiled broadly and spread his arms wide in a

Nocturne into the lineage of our treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of shouted greetings and well wishes, interspersed with the sound of

to die

is said that every coronation marks the beginning of a new era and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this era will be led by an Alpha Queen, an occurrence that hasn’t been

and held it high in front of him. “So with this in mind, I propose the first toast of the evening! As we raise our glasses in honor of our rulers, let us not forget the ancient tales of kingdoms ruled by werewolves and the hardships that we have already faced, and the dire threats that we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only the triumphs of our human natures, but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within our hearts. May this feast be blessed by the light of the moon and the unified calls of each pack that resides within our kingdom. May we continue to face down each threat with unrelenting determination, and

echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through the room as Ann and

People ate and drank their fill and as the day turned into the evening, the a*s*sembled nobles began to bid their farewells and make their

the night too, my Queen,” Adam murmured into Ann’s ear