Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Ann stretched reluctantly and sat up in bed, blinking the sleep from her eyes and before he could open her mouth to ask anything, Coral spoke.

“Good morning your highness.” She said softly with a little bow, “The Queens Consort said to tell you that he’s gone to call Allen, and not to forget that Eva will be here shortly. He thought it prudent to have breakfast in your chambers so as to save a little time.”

Ann opened her mouth to object and then closed it again, as a smile played at the edges of her mouth. “It makes sense. Thank you, Coral. Give me a few moments to shower and dress and then I’ll come and eat with you.”

eyes were wide in horror and Ann

there is nothing wrong with me eating with you at the same table. You and I are no different, other than the status of our birth, and of our

Ann collect her clothes and disappear into the bathroom. The

weak one with no particular talents at that, she had always been on the receiving end of whatever s**t the rest of the staff chose to throw at her. She had taken it on the chin and simply accepted it as her lot in life, but now, all of that seemed to be

she bore the pain with a dignity that she felt sure her parents would have been proud of. An

that she hadn’t been selected as a breeding partner because she felt that living like that was possibly a fate worse than death for her. Condemned to never have the chance to meet your fated… it was

than concubines to the masters above them that had claimed them as their own. They might be a mate in name, but they most definitely were not in status. It was sheer luck that had placed her as Ann’s personal maid, and she questioned the decision every day. There had been uproar in the Omega’s quarters when her name was suddenly announced for the position. Yet now, here she was. On the precipice of a terrifying increase in her status. She dreaded to think how the Elders would react when

suddenly and

first? Should she be serving her or offering help? “Please, sit down Coral. Your anxiousness is making me nervous as well.” Ann chuckled as she moved past her and took a seat at the table

Coral, I usually took my breakfasts in the office with Eva so that we could discuss any issues that might have arisen and go over the schedule for the day. Relax. We don’t bite.” Coral forced a smile and bobbed her head as she took the plate carefully and placed a few items on it, nibbling carefully

Coral jumped despite herself, but Ann didn’t even bat an eye. “Who

to see you, your highness.” the guard’s voice sounded from outside the door. “Okay, let her in,” Ann called out as she shoved a few slices of