Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

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 is completed 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 will come 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 exhalation, 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 flanked 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 manipulate 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 that lay

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 a large extravagantly designed pillow, enclosed with a clear

glass 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 placed 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. NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.

“Welcome, 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 glaringly

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 accept 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 glass 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 accepting this crown do you accept the royal duties and responsibilities that come

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 show compassion to the vulnerable,

and keep the strong in check to ensure that no imbalance of power exists in our

lands?”

“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 and laid the crown on her head.