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.

a different story entirely if you had seen me a few

she sipped her coffee

you okay?” Ann

“I’m sure you’ll hear about it eventually. It’s no big deal though. Well,

it when we get some girly time, okay?”

and a look full

understood that her problem was more

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

business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you

us? About an envoy was it?”

hold of

a neighboring Kingdom. His father is

over there, and the territory that he is responsible

of issues in

some of the smaller settlements that dot either side of

explained carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had

since we moved to begin

in the major

“That is true, my Queen, however, there are

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

sighed.

refusing to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

it is comfortable in this kingdom. We thrive on

and laws and expectations, but that is not

free to live as they please…” “Murdering,

Adam snorted as the jaw in his muscle

way of the ancient wolves, yes. Where the strongest survive and the weak

by any means, and one must question why

so freely…”

“Bullshit. You don’t have to question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just

chuck them in for sentencing.

but then who will try them for their

kingdom

you for real? Can’t one of you

to the other kingdom

be before or after sentencing?

As rogues they are technically stateless,

we proceed with that knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t matter!”

decided that I don’t

herself and Lexi glanced across at

know why you do it to yourself,

she said as she shuddered “I don’t know