Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Chapter 158

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 158 Not a Social Call

Ann and Adam made their way back to their quarters under the escort of the Royal guards and once inside, Ann gratefully closed the door behind her.

It was glaringly obvious that they wouldn’t be able to return to the palace anytime soon, so Adam set about making arrangements to have some of their personal effects sent over whilst Ann got herself changed out of the ceremonial attire and into something a little more comfortable.

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She wasn’t sure that leggings and an oversized T-shirt were what const*ituted acceptable attire fora reigning Alpha Queen, but she was past caring at this point. She just wanted to be comfortable and free of distractions so that she could think clearly.

She settled herself on the edge of the bed and sent a quick message to Mimi, requesting a few items of clothing that she knew she was lacking for official functions, diplomatic liaisons, and possibly for the meetings within the Enclave too.

If at all possible she would much rather reserve the impractical gowns for official balls and banquets, and wanted to take a practical approach to her clothing. If she could get away with trouser suits, or something similar then she intended to do so.

Although the issue of the symbolic, yet functional weaponry she was expected to carry still bothered her.

‘Why bother with weapons at all when we have our teeth? I can do far more damage than a sword or set of daggers can, with far less exertion too.’ Maeve sulked.

you have to remember that threats are not always obvious until the last minute. What happens if we inadvertently ingest some sort of concoction that renders our

anyway, so what good will the weapons do us then, other than giving

as she scrolled through her phone book to find Lexi’s

had to worry about before, was it? Well, not fora longtime at least. The jewelry that Adam gave us is supposed to protect against dark magic. Unfortunately, I wasn’t wearing it on any of the times that we’ve been affected by their

you know for sure that it works to repel

his family’s

a bit risky as a way of finding out for sure.’ Maeve

more pressing matters to attend to than whether or not physical weaponry is useful in a very specific kind of situation.’ Ann

loudly as Ann selected her name from the list of contacts and hit the call button. It didn’t take long for her to

crowning and already you’re hitting your bestie up.” Lexi greeted gleefully. “Nice to see you haven’t forgotten us commoners. What can I do for your royal

social call. I have some news that I think you’re probably going to take

from Lexi’s end before a heavy exhalation could

quipped as Ann felt the corners of her mouth turn up slightly because of

do it quickly and get it over with. The convoy that was transporting Narcissa and Ada to the containment facility in the Northern Tips was decimated. There’s no

the explosion in her ear that should have followed but instead the sound

okay?” Ann asked carefully, frowning as the muffled sounds of crashing and

her temper

the phone’s microphone was heard before the slightly out-of-breath voice of Lexi

you mean there’s no sign of them? How the

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