Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

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It was less than ideal, but if it was spoken of outside of this room, then it would be widely known that Ann was no pushover, and would happily act before the Elders got a chance to do so.

Perhaps Maeve was right and more direct action was necessary. Her father had been a weak ruler in later years and perhaps he had allowed them a little too much freedom in dictating how things were run.

The Enclave was an ancient inst*itution that protected the Kingdom from tyrant rulers. They were never meant to make the decisions for the Kings and Queens, merely to ensure that justice was upheld and that the Royal line did not abuse its power to the detriment of the general population.

Ann calmed her raging fury and did her best to speak calmly. Though her tone was laced with a deadly undercurrent.

“I will see for myself just what exactly that b***h has cooked up this time, Bartholomew, and when we finally catch up with her, I promise you this; not a single thing will stand between Maeve and I when we come face to face with her. I fully intend to be the one ripping her throat out with our bare teeth when the time comes. Am I clear?”

from deep within Ann’s chest as Bartholomew tried to sink lower

did not intend to dictate your course of action!” Bartholomew answered hastily,

of his long life, but

was almost unbearable and it was all he could do to stop himself from prostrating himself on the floor in front of her fully, yet,

test the air around them, no real effort or thought behind the process, just enough to get the information it needed about its

that Ann was merely testing his loyalty as a

former king into action, he had obviously made the mistake of a*s*suming that Ann would require the same prompting and encouragement, and dictating

as a monarch should, without forcing the Senior Elders to do so in her stead, as her father had done before her,

It was about time.

before withdrawing it completely, to a rumble of satisfaction

an escort for Greyson and his men to bring the bodies safely inside, and following that, they will be a*s*signed the finest guest quarters

sweat trickling down his forehead as he returned to a standing position, noticeably

had returned to their feet, and smiled

would like to follow Bartholomew’s instructions and lead his men to the corpses, then you and your men may retire for the

eyes were wide with shock for a moment

I don’t want you to think that I’m ungrateful, but…” He began hesitantly

make it a direct order.” Ann stated simply, her adrenaline rushing through her as Maeve

simply nodded in defeat and saluted her