Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 176 Rogues

After the exertions of the morning, both Ann and Adam had napped briefly before

making their way to the dining hall and grabbing some lunch, before heading down to

Bartholomew’s office for a meeting that had been scheduled, only to find Lexi already

there.

Ann marveled at the way that Lexi had seemingly grown fond of this particular Elder

and was happy to let her guard down around him. The fact that she was reclined so

comfortably in an unfamiliar place and clutching a drink in her hand so casually made

Ann incredibly happy.

There were very few places where Lexi was truly accepted for who she was, and after

initially being concerned that she would encounter a lot of difficulties here as well, she

was pleased to have been proven wrong. “Oh, wonderful! I’m pleased you came! I’ve

been boring Lexi with tales of my past exploits for longer than she has cared to

imagine I’m sure!” Bartholomew chuckled as he stood to greet them.

“He’s a filthy liar! “Lexi interjected casually with a wave of her hand, “I’m not bored at

all. In fact, I could probably spend the rest of my days listening to tales of his

adventurous youth.”

“Ah, you humor an old man, my dear. I’m sure your father has far more interesting

tales to tell from his youth, after all, what could possibly compare to a Daemon Lord’s

exploits.” He chuckled, mildly embarrassed by her open praise.

Lexi snorted.

“Yeah, if he could actually remember half of what he did, I’m sure it would be

fascinating. I suppose it’s one of the downfalls of living an obscenely long life.”

“I’m just pleased to see you happy, Lexi.” Ann grinned as she sat down opposite her.

have been a different story entirely if

as she

Are you okay?” Ann

sure you’ll hear about it eventually. It’s no big

you about it when we get some

smile and a look

Ann understood that her problem was more than likely involving a

be her best guess, and as much as she wanted to know

was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you

About an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning

hold of

Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His father

and the territory that he is responsible

lot of issues in regards

settlements that dot either side of the border.”

we haven’t had issues with rogues

since we moved

in the major

however, there are

quietly and live under the rule of what they see as just another pack.”

sighed.

they are actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam asked

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

remember that for us, it is comfortable in this kingdom. We

expectations, but that

live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging, and

theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in

way of the ancient wolves, yes. Where the

is not an easy life by any means,

so freely…”

question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just round

them in for sentencing. Surely

“Ah, but then who will try them for their crimes, hmm? Our kingdom for the

neighbor’s kingdom for the crimes

looked at him incredulously. “Are you for real?

then send them to the

“And would that be before or after

current extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless, so

knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t matter!”

that I don’t give

laughed despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with

it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g

said as she shuddered “I don’t know why you