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.’

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a little sigh as her frustration leaked into her tone. ‘Evidently not. You’re a big girl. You can take it.

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 work on a mutually beneficial relationship, there is still a good amount that will only look out for their own interests, or will continuously find a

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

to make it all go away,” Maeve snorted jokingly with a wicked glint in her eye, although Ann wasn’t quite sure if she was

respectfully and greeted them as they took their seats at the table

with the Elders that sat closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were

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

noise had finally quietened down he smiled broadly and spread his arms wide

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

the noise to die

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 seen for centuries! This truly is a time when legends will come alive and perhaps the

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 emerge victorious in all of our endeavors! So please, raise your glasses to our Alpha Queen Ann

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

as the day turned into the evening, the a*s*sembled nobles began to bid their

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