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.”

like this might happen. However, she had reasoned with herself that they transported inmates constantly to that facility, and there

After all, Ada’s baby was innocent, despite the heinous crimes that

found it 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

yet Maeve. Let’s just wait

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

insane?! We’ve only just ascended the

Maeve shrugged lightly.

little we have sat on the throne. All they care about is getting rid of us and either getting their

was right even without her years

on the throne brought a whole host of problems in itself from power-hungry individuals and she would be foolish to think that they wouldn’t try their luck

was something that she would 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

all, it had been something that

inside, directing Ann to a brocade-lined, high-backed mahogany chair that

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

guard 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 could

could answer, the guard replied

you, your highness. Please, don’t take this the wrong way as I appreciate your generosity, but… that can wait.” The guard rushed out with an apologetic grimace, “I came as soon as

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

afterward. Please, go ahead. It would be helpful to know who you are and where