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.

that threats are not always obvious until the last minute. What happens if we inadvertently ingest some sort of concoction that renders our ability to shift useless? It’s already happened to us before Maeve. I’d rather have the means to defend ourselves if it does ever happen again.’ Ann

good will the

her phone book to find Lexi’s

Well, not fora longtime at least. The jewelry that Adam gave us is supposed to protect against dark magic.

for sure that it

by his family’s

finding out for sure.’ Maeve grumbled as

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

grumbled loudly as Ann selected her name from the list of contacts and

already you’re hitting your bestie up.” Lexi greeted gleefully. “Nice to see you haven’t forgotten us commoners.

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

deafening silence answered her from Lexi’s end before a heavy exhalation

more rage-inducing news.” She quipped as Ann felt the corners of her mouth turn

way to say this, so I’m going to 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 trace of either of them or

waited for the explosion in her ear that should have followed but instead the sound of a metallic clatter and a

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

across the room in her temper and was probably now raging about the news whilst she tried to locate

being passed across the phone’s microphone was heard before the slightly out-of-breath voice of

no sign of them? How the

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