Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Chapter 154

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 154 Emergency

The hum of chatter faded as soon as the Steward announced their arrival and every person in attendance stood and turned to watch the newly instated royal couple with interest.

Ann took a deep breath to steady her nerves as unobtrusively as she could. She forced a demure smile on her face as she and Adam made their way toward their seats and tried desperately to ignore the countless judgmental eyes now focused solely on her.

Title of the document

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.’

‘Not all of these faces are friendly though. Politics and diplomacy are tricky at the best of

Ann replied with a little sigh as her frustration leaked into her tone. ‘Evidently not. You’re a big girl. You can take it. Own your problems before they own you and all that…’ Maeve replied

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,

bared her teeth. ‘Again, we can’t just go around ripping people apart. It would have been disastrous before, but now? Seriously… can you imagine the reaction?!’

it all go away,” Maeve snorted jokingly with a wicked glint in her

their seats at the table

almost immediately engaged in conversation with the Elders that sat closest to them as

above the hum of conversation, as people slowly turned their attention to

down he smiled broadly and spread his arms

Queen, Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the lineage of our treasured Royal bloodline.” He began to a chorus of shouted greetings and

for the noise to die down again before

fervent hope that together, they will lead our kingdom to new heights. It is a special occasion indeed, for it 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

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

rippled through the room as Ann and Adam raised their glasses towards the expectant

day turned into the evening, the a*s*sembled nobles began to bid their farewells and make their

about retiring for the night too, my Queen,” Adam murmured into Ann’s ear as he leaned in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255