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.’

of these faces are friendly though. Politics and diplomacy are tricky at the best of times, especially with the devious hearts behind

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

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

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

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

seats at the table in the central

Ann 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

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

broadly and spread his arms

are gathered here today to celebrate the grand coronation of our new Alpha 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 well wishes,

for the noise to die down again before

era and what is even more extraordinary and exceptional, is that this era will be

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,

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

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

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