Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate 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?”


    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.


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    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 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 title 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 ournds?”


    “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.