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.”

to 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 there had never been successful attacks on

put 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 committed, the fault did not lie

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

Maeve. Let’s just wait and see,

lot else that would 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 a move yet I doubt that’s

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

Maeve shrugged lightly.

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

sighed heavily. She knew Maeve was right even without her years of

power-hungry individuals and she would be foolish to think that they wouldn’t try their luck

possible. Many heirs meant a stable throne as there was already a viable line of succession and she was

had been something that he had been keen on quite

stopped in front of a door and quickly ushered everyone inside, directing Ann

Adam to her right, with the

weary-looking guard with a tight smile, as she gestured to a comfortable chair that sat opposite. “Bartholomew… could

Bartholomew could answer, the guard

with an apologetic grimace, “I came as soon as it was clear exactly what had occurred, once we had returned to our garrison.

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

ahead. It would be helpful