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.’

with a chuckle, ‘Not all of these faces are friendly though. Politics and diplomacy are tricky

expert on spotting sinister intentions,’ Maeve sniggered sarcastically. ‘Are you ever going to let that go?’ Ann replied with a little sigh as her frustration leaked into her tone. ‘Evidently not. You’re

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

go around ripping people apart. It would have been disastrous before, but now? Seriously… can you imagine the reaction?!’

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

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

engaged in conversation with the Elders that sat closest to them as the dishes that had been prepared were brought in

please!” The steward’s voice called out above the hum of

quietened down he smiled broadly

new Alpha Queen, Ann Nocturne, and to welcome her consort, Adam Nocturne into the lineage of

noise to die down

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 occurrence that hasn’t

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

sentiments of the steward rippled through the room as

progressed as expected. 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 as he leaned