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.”

However, she had reasoned with herself that they transported inmates constantly to that facility, and there had never been successful attacks on the

baby was innocent, despite the heinous crimes that its mother and grandmother had committed,

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

wait and see, okay?’ Ann replied gently, trying to

it. Well, unless it’s an a*s*sa*s*sination attempt, but seeing as how he hasn’t made a move yet I doubt

Already?! Are you insane?! We’ve only just ascended the throne!’

Maeve shrugged lightly.

sat on the throne. All they care about is

even without her years of watching court

she would be foolish to think that

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 Adam would

it had been something that he had been keen on quite

and quickly ushered everyone inside, directing Ann to

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

weary-looking 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?

could answer,

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 it was clear exactly what had occurred, once we had returned to our garrison. I’m already concerned that

nervously out of sight under the table. This was not news that

then we’ll arrange it for afterward. Please, go ahead. It would be helpful to know who you are and where exactly you are from