Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate Chapter 238


    Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell


    Chapter 238 The Law Has Passed


    The murmurs that came from above her meant that she had been right in thinking the majority of Elders


    had no idea what she was talking about.


    “Your grace, there has been no suchw…”


    Ann turned to look up at the circle triumphantly.


    “No? Every single person’s signature is on it, so that means that either you have forgotten you have


    signed it, or… the alternative is that you yourself, have not actually bothered to read the stacks of


    paperwork thate your way and have instead entrusted the signing of those documents to another


    person… which I should remind you is a dereliction of duty and also fraud… which I believe also carries


    a sentence.” Ann said as she tapped her chin thoughtfully, “Now, what was it… ah! Yes! The stripping


    of titles, and holdings, and either imprisonment or exile… purely at the current monarch’s discretion of


    course.” She smiled sweetly.


    The person who had spoken out cleared their throat and it was quickly followed by the familiar sound of


    Lexi’s snigger as Ann turned around to face Linus once more


    He was looking at her with an expression of incredulity that was almost child-like, as if he couldn’t


    believe that she had managed to pull something off as grandiose as this at thest minute. “You can


    close your mouth Linus, I wouldn’t want you to choke on a fly or anything,” Ann smirked. “How…


    What… no. It’s not possible.” Linus objected weakly.


    “You know, I keep hearing a lot of that. ‘It’s not possible’, and ‘There’s no way!’. Even that ‘it’s against


    tradition’!” Ann mocked with perfect imitations of the objections she had received so far, “Nothing is


    impossible, Linus. Everything is much easier to do when the people who are supposed to assist back


    you wholeheartedly, wouldn’t you agree?”


    Linus seemed to choke on his own saliva as he digested her words.


    “What did you do…” He finally whispered fearfully as he realized the potential implications of what she


    had done.


    “It’s quite simple really Linus. Let me exin it for you and for those Elders who seem to have forgotten


    what they signed their name to,” She said as the corners of her mouth lifted into an ironic smile and she


    stared confidently at him with Maeveing forward and sitting side by side in her eyes.


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    “The agreed-uponw covers the integration and protection of all species, including but not limited to


    human, magickal, supernatural, and shifter.” Ann exined with a grin,


    “It prohibits any person that holds a position of power from conducting themselves in a way that brings


    disrepute to their respective species and also prohibits discrimination against those of other species.


    For those who live in a ranked society, such as ourselves, those of higher rank are forbidden to use or


    abuse those of lower rank in the pursuit of pleasure or in a way that is against their wishes. For adult


    services, a contract must be agreed upon and signed by both parties, in front of the designated person


    who shall be named by the ruling monarch at the time to ensure that all contracts are not signed under


    duress. Furthermore, physical punishments are banned and subject to prosecution, with historical


    cases of abuse being able to be pursued by the injured party if they so desire.”


    Linus’s jaw had almost reached the floor as she exined and it took a great deal of effort not to snort


    at his expression.


    “That’s the condensed version anyway, Linus.” Ann shrugged nonchntly.


    “And who decides the punishment?” Linus managed to grind out once he had recovered hisposure


    enough to speak.


    “As it has always been done, Linus. I’m not a dictator.” Ann chuckled, “Although I DO get the final say


    and the options if found guilty or a confession is obtained, which I might add you willingly provided only


    moments ago, then the punishment is the removal of titles and either imprisonment, exile, or in extreme


    cases, death.”


    “No!” Linus shouted with a wild look in his eyes, “Why did none of you stop this!” He screamed up into


    the circle above them.


    “Yes, Linus,” Ann said firmly. “Thew has passed and has been enshrined in our records. You will be


    the first of many that will receive sentencing in this matter, I have no doubt.”


    “I can’t believe none of you are standing up to her!” Linusughed manically, as his world came


    crashing down around him.


    Ann watched the unhinged man before her and suddenly thought how ironic it was, that when faced


    with the consequences of their actions, the guilty seemed tough in denial as if they had never


    considered the possibility of being held ountable for their actions.


    It was narcissistic denial at its finest.


    “FINE! If none of you will stand up for me, then I’ll take you all down with me!” Linus hissed as Ann


    raised an eyebrow.


    This she had NOT expected as an oue. Linus hadn’t seemed the type to turn on his friends, but


    when you’ve lost everything and those you thought you could trust had abandoned you, what else did


    he have left to lose?


    ‘‘I’ll hear what you have to say Linus, but it won’t have any impact on your sentencing,” Ann advised


    Linus scoffed.


    “Like I give a s**t. Disloyal bastards making me the fall guy so they can keep their pretty little positions?


    No. f**k that and f**k them!” He spat furiously as he gestured wildly above him.


    “Very well, then as you have already admitted your guilt, there is no need to confer on your guilt. I


    hereby sentence that from this day forth you will be stripped of your title and exiled to a vige on the


    outskirts of our kingdom to live out your days.” Ann paused briefly before she continued, “In light of


    your recentments, however, you will remain in the cells until you have been questioned regarding


    your ims of further misdeeds by other members of the Enve.”


    Linus hung his head as she passed sentence.


    By rights, she really should have had the Elders confer and decide on a punishment based on the


    evidence, but as sickening as his crimes were, they were not worthy of the death penalty.


    Imprisonment was not an option right now as shipments were halted to the containment facilities for


    now and sending an elder there was tantamount ot a death sentence anyway.


    By making this decision on her own and choosing the least harsh option, not only did she make a


    statement to the elders that she would act on her own if needed, but that also in consideration of his


    crimes, despite her distaste for him and theck of respect he showed, she still showed a modicum of


    restraint.


    Besides, now he had offered to openly out his former allies, she doubted very much that he would


    survive long in exile, but his death would not be on her hands.


    Ann motioned to the guards for them to take him back to the cells and they dutifully obeyed.


    “You know this is only going to make people hate you more than they already do! They won’t let you sit


    on this throne forever! Mark my words! You have signed your own death warrant!” He murmured to her


    before he was led away.


    “Maybe I won’tst forever Linus, but that’s not important, what is important, is that while I am here


    things will change in this kingdom and there’s nothing that anyone can do to change that, Linus.” She


    replied with confidence as Maeve rumbled in agreement.