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.

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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.’

with a chuckle, ‘Not all of these faces are friendly though. Politics and diplomacy are tricky at the best of times, especially with the devious hearts behind some

that go?’ 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

need to look out for.’ Ann bit back defensively, ‘Whilst some are happy to work on a mutually beneficial relationship, there is still a

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

away,” Maeve snorted jokingly with a wicked

their seats at the

sat closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were brought in and laid out

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

broadly and spread

Queen, Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into

noise to

a new era and what is even more extraordinary and

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

echoing the sentiments of the steward rippled through the room as Ann and Adam raised their glasses towards the expectant faces

and drank their fill and as the day turned into the evening, the a*s*sembled

for the night too, my Queen,”

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