Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

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He had briefly introduced himself as Bartholomew, one of the Senior Elders that oversaw the Enclave, before offering to escort them to a private room to receive whatever news it was that the man had brought.

“It’s not a problem, Bartholomew. If it is as important as I think it may be, then the sooner we hear what he has to say, the better.”

Bartholomew turned to look at her with an unreadable expression in his eyes, and she didn’t miss the curious look that Adam gave her either.

“Do you know what he’s here for, my Queen?” Bartholomew asked as casually as possible, but there was a definite hint of suspicion in his tone.

Ann smiled lightly and shook her head.

“I don’t know for sure, no. However, I can only pray that I’m wrong in my suspicion.”

a containment facility, she had been concerned that something like this might happen. However, she had reasoned with herself that they transported inmates constantly to that facility, and

aside her paranoia and trusted that the Elders knew what they were doing. After all, Ada’s baby was innocent, despite the heinous crimes that its mother and grandmother had

Narcissa had been sent along with her daughter though, yet had simply accepted it. ‘See? Even the Elders f“k up. We need to be firm when

don’t know if that’s the case yet Maeve. Let’s just wait and see, okay?’ Ann replied gently, trying to

warrant an intrusion like this. I know it and you know it. Well, unless it’s an a*s*sa*s*sination attempt, but seeing as how he hasn’t made

only just

Maeve shrugged lightly.

throne. All they care about is getting rid of us and either getting their own grubby little hands on it or shoving some poor unsuspecting

heavily. She knew Maeve was right even

power-hungry individuals and she would be foolish to think that they wouldn’t try their luck in getting rid of her, especially as she

have to rectify as quickly as possible. Many heirs meant a stable throne as there was already a viable line of succession and she was sure that Adam would not object

something that he had been keen

door and quickly ushered everyone inside, directing Ann to a brocade-lined, high-backed mahogany chair that sat behind

left-hand side, and Adam to her right, with the royal guards providing

she gestured to a comfortable chair that sat opposite. “Bartholomew… could we please arrange a drink and

answer, the guard

“I came as soon as it was clear exactly what had occurred, once we had returned to our garrison. I’m already concerned that it took me so long to get

as her stomach churned with anxiety. She twisted her fingers together nervously out of sight under the table. This was not news that

afterward. Please, go ahead. It would be helpful to know