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.”

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

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

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

the case yet Maeve. Let’s just wait and see, okay?’ Ann

I know it and you know it. Well, unless it’s

you insane?! We’ve only just ascended

Maeve shrugged lightly.

who want us dead, how long or how little we have sat on the 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 puppet into it at their

was right even

in itself from 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 had no hair yet. Ann

meant a stable throne as there was already a viable line

had been something that

directing Ann

her right, with the royal guards providing a line of defense in front of them, in case she

gestured to a comfortable chair that sat opposite. “Bartholomew… could we please arrange a drink and some food for this

could answer, the guard replied

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

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

ahead. It would be helpful to know who you are and where exactly you are from