Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate By A E Randell Chapter 149
Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell
Chapter 149 I Do
“Very well. I will see that she is escorted to your room once she arrives. Now, is there
anything else I can help you with?”
“No, I think that’s everything. What time do I need to be ready?”
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The Elder waved her hand dismissively.
“There’s no set time, your Highness. As long as it ispleted today, that’s all that
matters. If you use this button here,” She continued, indicating a delicately engraved
panel with a single button set inside it, “It will alert the Omega’s that you require
something. They have already been briefed on your arrival so will cater to your
requests as needed. Once you’re ready, let them know and we wille and escort
you to the chamber.”
“Fantastic. Thank you very much.” Ann said, a little awkwardly.
She wasn’t sure how to dismiss her politely so that she could be left alone to prepare,
but it seemed as though the Elder had read her mind. She bobbed her head politely
and said her goodbyes as she turned and left the room.
With a heavy exhtion, Ann turned to face Adam.
“I suppose I had better get started.”
As Ann and Adam were escorted to the Halls of Elune, they were nked on both
sides by a silent column of Elders seemingly gliding alongside them.
The whole experience felt more than a little surreal to Ann as the faint rustling of their
clothes seemed to fill the dimly lit stone corridors that surrounded them.
After what seemed like forever, they pulled to a brief stop outside a set of towering
golden doors covered in images of The Moon Goddess and her children.
Adam was instructed to follow an Omega who had been waiting patiently at the side,
and she would show him to his seat. He would be able to watch Ann be inaugurated,
but would not be allowed to participate as he was not of direct royal lineage.
With a rea*s*suring smile and a quick peck on her cheek, he turned and followed his
escort, leaving Ann standing alone, in between the Elders that surrounded her.
It was an odd feeling, and even Maeve felt slightly unnerved, the sound of the
enormous golden doors slowly opening startled them slightly as the columns began
moving on either side of her again.
Ann followed their lead wordlessly. Striding past row upon row of seating, mostly filled
with nobles of lower rank that eyed her predatorily.
To them, she was very much new blood and she was acutely aware of the power
struggles that went on among the noble houses. Ann was adamant, however, that this
would not be her downfall.
Ann’s father had eradicated many dissenting voices that disapproved of his actions
over the years and the numbers had greatly reduced. Those left standing were either
in it for the power, shameless sycophants, or still holding bitter grudges that one day,
they may choose to act upon.
‘Let them try to manipte us and we’ll see where that gets them… a fast track to my
naughty list…’ Maeve sneered, baring her teeth internally as she passed them.
Ann ignored her as her eyes focused on the towering throne of the Goddess thaty
ahead of her. It was even more beautiful than she had ever imagined.
It seemed to be carved of the purest white gemstones that she had ever seen, and it
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seemed to radiate light from within it, almost dazzling all that looked in its direction.
Stood slightly in front of it and to the side, was her father, Leopold, the former Alpha
King. She frowned slightly as her eyes settled on him. His arms were outstretched in
front of him as he offered arge extravagantly designed pillow, enclosed with a clear
ss case on top of it.
Inside the case, resting on top of the cushion was the Crown that would signify the
start of Ann’s reign, as soon as it was ced on top of her head. It glittered brightly on
top of the cushion and Maeve rumbled her approval at the exquisite design.
She came to a stop in front of the throne as an elderly, yet distinguished-looking man
approached the front of the throne.
“Wee, Ann Nocturne, daughter of Leopold Veritas. Do you understand the
reasons why you are here today?” The man asked with the barest hint of an amused
smirk on his face.
The ancient voice that came from between his lips was instantly recognizable as one
that had spoken during both trials. Although his body appeared frail, it was ringly
obvious that he held hidden power within him. It wouldn’t surprise Ann at all if he
turned out to be a former Alpha.
“I do. I am here to ept the t*itle of Alpha Queen, based on my royal bloodline.” Ann
answered seriously.
The ancient man’s smile widened slightly as he shuffled his way across to where
Leopold stood and removed the ss casing from the crown that he held outstretched
in his hands.
The ancient Elder caught Leopold’s gaze and narrowed his eyes at him briefly, before
turning back to Ann and continuing.
“In epting this crown do you ept the royal duties and responsibilities thate
along with it? To protect your Kingdom from outside threats and rule with a firm yet fair
hand? Do you pledge to protect the weak and showpassion to the vulnerable,
and keep the strong in check to ensure that no imbnce of power exists in our
“I do.” Ann answered firmly, knowing full well that all of those ideals that she had
pledged to, would prove the basis for her rule.
It didn’t matter that former rulers hadn’t gotten it right, what mattered to her was that
she got it right, and she would do everything in her power to ensure that it happened.
The Elder nodded his head and his face took on a solemn expression as he raised his
arms andid the crown on her head.