Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate: The Alpha Queen's Justice

By A E Randell

With Narcissa and Ada's sentence having been passed and the Enclave seemingly behind her inheritance of the crown, Ann's future as Alpha Queen seems secured.
What she didn't count on however was just how far the Coven's influence has spread in her father's complacency as the former Alpha King.
As she settles into her new role and discovers a threat that has been ignored for too long rising along her borders, how will she manage the challenges faced when attempting to battle a war on two fronts, and the subversive plots that seek to not only tear her from the throne, but aim to destroy her life.
Ann finds herself having to rely on old friends and new allies just to survive, but will it be worth the tragic consequences that follow?
The much-anticipated sequel will soon be available for purchase on Amazon.

• Language: English
• Publisher: supernovel
• Release date: May 12, 2023

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CHAPTER 201 Little Royal Pups

Neither one of them ventured out of the room for the rest of the day, both of them enjoying the pleasure of each other's company in every way that they could think of. 

Lexi had lost count of the number of times that she had found herself begging Allen for more, and he happily indulged her every whim.

The omega's had been generous in providing for their needs while they had been holed up in the bedroom, knocking briefly on the door once before leaving them to it, letting them know that there was a meal left outside of the door for them once they came up for air.

Lexi was quietly impressed at how the pack seemed to run as a well-oiled machine, with the lower ranking members excited to see their leaders happy, without even the barest hint of jealousy from anyone… at least in Lexi's case anyway.

She was almost disappointed in a way. She hadn't been able to stick up for Ann when she had a tough time here initially thanks to Narcissa's coven's meddling, and she had secretly hoped that they might rear their ugly heads again so that both she and her father could put them in their places.

She supposed it was a good thing though really, not having to worry about being stabbed in the back at every turn… unless you were Ann. Lexi marveled at how calm and collected Ann was in public while she faced the clean-up from her father's incompetency.

If it had been her in such a high-ranking position, Lexi was sure that she would have just kicked everyone out of their positions, or exiled them for the fun of it. They were supposed to protect the vulnerable and the less fortunate in their positions, not stand idly by and watch people suffer as they lived in the lap of luxury.

Penny for your thoughts? Allen murmured as he moved a stray strand of hair from across her face.

Who says I'm thinking about anything? Lexi grinned impishly up at him.

Your face tells me everything that I need to know. The frown, the pursed lips, the dangerous glint in your eyes that looks suspiciously like you're planning a brutal murder… Allen listed off on his fingers in a teasing tone.

Lexi snorted.

I was just thinking that I wouldn't want to do Ann's job even if you paid me. 

No? Well, I suppose it will eventually be the same for you with your father, won't it? When he… steps down from the throne won't it become yours?

Lexi looked at him for a long time before she answered. Truthfully she hadn't really considered this and she certainly had never brought the conversation up with her father. She had already lost her mother at a young age, and she certainly wasn't ready to confront the possibility of losing her father as well. 

That's not something we've discussed actually, and besides, I'm not sure I want to be in charge of a horde of Daemons and their antics, Lexi answered truthfully.

I can just see you as a demon princess, you know, Allen said as he gazed down at her sincerely.

With a long flowing gown and sparkly little tiara? Lexi snorted in amusement, Fuck off Allen. I'm hardly dainty. You're more likely to see me with a pair of demonic wings and a big stabby sword. I think that's far more suited to my personality, don't you? 

I think a cactus is far more suited to your personality actually, Allen teased as he rolled off the bed to dodge the slap that Lexi sent his way, It matches your personality perfectly. Prickly and painful.

Oh really? Such a cocky little bastard now you've got your dick wet aren't you? Lexi shot back with a smirk, And what about your personality, hmm?

Ah, but we aren't talking about me, are we? He laughed.

You might not be, but maybe it's something we should discuss. I mean, if you get any more self-righteous Allen, I'm seriously going to think about persuading Adam to have you committed to a retirement home with all the other old, retired wolves so you can sit around and grumble about how despicable and dreadful things are now. Lexi teased mercilessly.

Hey! I'm not that old you know... Allen scowled as she laughed outrageously on the bed.

No? You could have fooled me Beta boy. Perhaps I'll treat you to a pair of slippers and a pipe so you can sit in your rocking chair and play chess with them too. 

You're brutal you know? Allen grumbled as the sound of his phone vibrating sounded from the bedside table.

Ah, saved by the phone. Such a pity... I have plenty more where that came from Lexi giggled as Allen rolled his eyes and grabbed his phone from the side.

As soon as he had read the message from Adam, he sighed and sank down on the edge of the bed, typing out a quick reply.

Is everything okay? Lexi asked in a softer voice. She had seen a new, wild side to Allen that she craved with every fiber of her being, but as soon as he switched back into serious work mode, she felt the tinge of disappointment and apprehension in the pit of her stomach.

Yeah, everything's fine, don't worry.

Well, your face says otherwise. Lexi mimicked his tone with the same phrase he had used on her only a few minutes earlier.

Allen chuckled and turned to face her, taking her by surprise and pulling her close to plant a kiss on her lips.

I promise you, it's nothing to worry about at all Lexi. Ann has gone into heat so she and Adam will be out of action for a few days. We'll be heading over in the morning to support them however we can.

Heat? Lexi frowned, So, wait a minute, Ann and Adam are pretty much gonna fuck until it's out of her system and we have to take on their workload? 

Allen roared with laughter, and it took him a few minutes before he was able to recover his senses long enough to answer her properly.

It's a little more complicated than that, but essentially yes, he answered finally, clutching his sides to try and stop the ache from laughing.

Well, it's alright for some... Lexi grumbled.

Chances are you're going be an Aunty soon, Allen said with a knowing smile.

Wait, what? Are you fucking serious Lexi replied, 

Deadly serious. Now she's in heat, it's her most fertile time. I can guarantee that we are going to have little royal pups running around our feet very soon. Allen said with the biggest smile on his face that Lexi had ever seen.

CHAPTER 202 Pregnancy

When Lexi finally woke the next morning and ventured downstairs the staff were in chaos as they ran backward and forward chattering excitedly about their Alpha's fortune and the pack's now vastly elevated status.

Adam had gone from Alpha, to the Alpha Queen's Consort and now it seemed certain that he would soon be the father of the heirs to the Kingdom.

Lexi was a little bewildered at the furor that this small snippet of information had caused and as soon as she saw the nonchalant figure of her father sitting and sipping his coffee quietly at the table, she made her way over.

He smiled as their eyes met and he quickly folded the paper that he had been reading and set it down in front of him, chuckling at the perturbed expression that Lexi had on her face as she sat opposite him and reached for the cafetiere of coffee that sat unobtrusively in the middle of the table.

What is wrong with these people? My best friend gets a little horny and all of a sudden everyone is convinced that she's going to be popping out little smut puppies left, right, and center. Lexi murmured as she allowed the aroma of the dark silky liquid that splashed into her cup to fill her senses.

Lord  Brarthroroz chuckled as he eyed his daughter and sighed lightly.

For the wolves, children are a great blessing Lexi. A strong Leader has a large family to ensure that stability remains at the head of a pack for a long time. These little 'smut puppies', as you so eloquently put it, will not only one day watch over and lead this pack but now, also the Kingdom.

Lexi hummed quietly, acknowledging her father's explanation, but in her eyes, it was all a lot of fuss about something that people did every day. 

And what about all those kids in the children's homes, hmm? They just sit around waiting for their chance at a loving family? she said, a trace of bitterness worming its way into her voice as she sighed and took a long gulp from her mug.

Lexi… Adam and Ann are not responsible for the circumstances that have led to the number of children in the orphanages. In actuality, the packs at least take care of the children under their care and try their best to provide at least some form of stability in the home with mentors freely available here. Adam has done well… Lord Brarthroroz reasoned quietly, leaning forward over the table to ensure that their conversation was not overheard and potentially taken the wrong way by the myriad of people that were flitting backward and forward.

Lexi sighed heavily.

I know, I don't mean Ann and Adam specifically, just… things should be different. People should be excited about the presence of all children… not just those coming into the world in a privileged position, she mumbled as she stared morosely into her coffee.

Lord Brarthroroz studied her carefully as she seemed lost in this emotion that she was feeling and his heart broke for her.

He had wanted nothing more than to save her from experiencing the life that she had, but things had been so volatile in his realm at that time, that he was certain that she would have become a target had their familial connection been revealed.

He had been proven right when her mother had seemingly vanished into thin air and the scene that was left behind indicated that she had died a most gruesome death.

Even at such a young age, Lexi having discovered the crime scene will undoubtedly have left her with some residual trauma, whether she was aware of it or not, and the experience of growing up in a children's home as a hybrid was not something that he had ever wanted her to experience.

Attitudes were gradually changing now, but that didn't erase the pain that she had suffered in her adolescence and he was immensely thankful that Ann and Lexi had found each other, becoming the family for each other that they should have had from the very beginning.

Lexi glanced up from her coffee and saw the pain in her father's eyes, instantly feeling regretful for her earlier words and snorted bitterly. 

I'm being a whiny little bitch, I know Papa, don't worry. I'm happy for them, truly I am, I just hope that if she does fall pregnant then it's what she wants, and if she doesn't fall pregnant… well, I hope that there isn't too much disappointment directed toward them. she grimaced.

Lord Brarthroroz smiled softly at his daughter and reached for her hand, patting it gently as she reciprocated his smile.

Ah, here you are! A familiar voice came from behind her as Lexi turned to see Allen striding towards them, Did you need to get anything ready before we leave? he asked as he pulled a chair out next to her and sat heavily with a nod towards Lord Brarthroroz.

Nah, I don't need anything more than my fabulous self. Lexi smirked at him, What about you Papa?

Lord Brarthroroz had already noticed the distinct change in the demeanor of them both and chuckled inwardly to himself as he looked between them.

I think I'm good. I'm not exactly sure what they'll require of me once we get there anyway. He answered casually.

Lexi hadn't missed the knowing look that her father had sent their way and she cleared her throat awkwardly.

Well, Allen can always come back and get whatever you need if that happens, can't you? She blurted out hastily.

Allen blinked at her in surprise for a second before nodding in her father's direction.

Of course. Just let me know if the need arises, sir. he offered respectfully as Lord Brarthroroz inclined his head in acknowledgment.

He knew something was off with Lexi, but what it was exactly, he couldn't quite be sure. For now, Allen decided that he would wait until Lexi approached him to talk about anything that might be bothering her. 

The last thing he wanted to do was to push her too hard, in case he managed to inadvertently push her away.

It was ironic really, all that time spent trying to deny what was his when he should have embraced it all along. 

With any luck, the news of Ann's heat and hopefully the pregnancy that would follow would bring them closer together as a group and maybe even have Lexi excited to start a family of her own. 

His heart leaped into his throat at the mere thought of pups of his own and he suppressed a grin as he ran his eyes over his beautiful mate as unobtrusively as he could.

Perhaps it was a little too soon to be thinking like that, but it wasn't like Lexi could hear his thought process. No. He would allow Orvar his wistful daydreams and hopefully one day soon, they would become a reality.

CHAPTER 203 She Deserves Better

Shall we go then? Allen asked as he blocked out the images of Lexi's belly swollen with their pups as she waddled around the kitchen stuffing her face with cakes that Orvar insisted on sharing with him.

He tried his best to school his face into an expression that resembled something like eagerness in the hopes that they would just assume that he was eager to get on with the schedule for today.

The same delirious look of happiness that was plastered all over the omega's faces, shone from Allen's own expression, and Lexi couldn't help but laugh, completely oblivious as to the  real reason for his almost inane grin.

This pack mentality is really something. She said shaking her head as Allen frowned at her in confusion.

What do you mean? He asked carefully, hesitant to ruin the connection that he had thought they made last night with any clumsily spoken words today.

Nothing. Forget it. Lexi sighed waving her hand dismissively at him, I hope I'm not gonna be expected to pick up all of Miss Horny's workload anyway. I have enough shit to deal with, without hers added on top. Do you have any idea how difficult it's been to put together a comprehensive program revolving around Daemons that I can actually lecture on in a way that people will understand? 

Allen's eyes slid across to where her father sat quietly and their gaze met for the briefest of seconds, but it was enough time for Lord Brarthroroz to read the unspoken cry for help and shrug unhelpfully in response.

'You're so damn incompetent. You should already know what's wrong with her instinctively. We were made for each other, how can you not be competent enough to anticipate her needs?' Orvar snapped sulkily as Allen stood and followed Lexi silently, with Lord Brarthroroz sauntering casually behind them.

'I'd like to see you do fucking better.' Allen hissed back in irritation, 'I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't with you when it comes to Lexi aren't I?'

'How am I supposed to trust your judgment with her when you very nearly fucked everything up for us?' Orvar replied just as testily, the hackles on the back of his neck standing on end as his irritation grew.

'Maybe the fact that I successfully managed to connect with her last night? That should have at least restored some of your faith in my competency.' Allen snapped.

Orvar scoffed derisively as he rolled his eyes.

'Oh yeah, you'll stick your dick in her but not mark her… very classy. It solved everything didn't it?' He sneered, 'She deserves better than that, and you fucking know it.'

'I never said I was classy.' Allen smirked, ' And you're wrong about it not solving anything, I think it was pretty damn effective in bringing us closer.' He finished, clearly pleased with himself.

'I disagree. You didn't mark her, therefore she is not officially ours and that jumped-up little prick is free to claim her as his anytime he feels like it. You need to fix this and soon.' Orvar snarled.

'Or... you need to get used to the idea of Lexi perhaps having more than one mate.' Allen bit back as Orvar instantly exploded in a ball of fury in his mind.

Allen smirked to himself as he shut Orvar's ranting out and slid into the back seat next to Lexi.

What are you looking so smug about? Lexi asked curiously as she peered at him suspiciously, raking her eyes over him as if she half expected some sort of cutting remark in response.

Allen felt bad that she obviously felt on edge around him still, despite last night's passion, but he was fully prepared to take as much time as it took to get Lexi to realize that even if they shared a bit of banter and picked at each other in a teasing manner, he would always want her.

Never again would he deny what the Moon Goddess herself had chosen for him, no matter what the cost might be.

He smiled at her, and reached for her hand, ignoring the way she flinched from him as he did so and gave her fingers a little squeeze.

Nothing to be overly smug about really, just a discussion with my wolf. We disagree about a few things, but this time, I know I'm right, whether he likes it or not.

Charming, Lexi drawled with a sickly sweet smile, "Not even the slightest bit smug that you somehow managed to bag a fine specimen like myself as  a mate, despite the fact that you really

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