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.”

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

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

curious that 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 it comes to handing out sentences.’ Maeve growled, instantly irritated at the possibility that

the case yet Maeve. Let’s just wait and see, okay?’ Ann replied gently, trying to pacify her

an intrusion like this. I know it and you know it. Well, unless it’s an a*s*sa*s*sination

Are you insane?! We’ve only just ascended

Maeve shrugged lightly.

the people who want us dead, how long or how little we have sat on the throne. All they care about is getting rid of

was right even without her years of watching court politics

she would be foolish to think that they wouldn’t try their luck in getting rid of her, especially as she had

stable throne as there was already a viable line of succession

something that

and quickly ushered everyone inside, directing Ann to a brocade-lined, high-backed

left-hand side, and Adam to her right, with the royal guards providing a line of defense in

with a tight smile, as she gestured to a comfortable chair that sat opposite. “Bartholomew… could we please arrange a drink and some food for this man? He looks as though he

answer,

grimace, “I came as soon as it

churned with anxiety. She twisted her fingers together nervously out of sight under the table. This was

be helpful to know who you are and where exactly you are