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.

“It would have been a different story entirely if you had seen

she sipped her

happened? Are you okay?”

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

to you about it when we get some girly time,

and a look full of

understood that her problem was more than likely

and as much as she wanted to

was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted

us? About an envoy was

taking hold

from a neighboring Kingdom. His

noble over there, and the territory that

been a lot of issues

settlements that dot either side of the border.”

we haven’t had issues with rogues for

exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved to begin integrating the

in the major

however, there are some breakaway factions

under the rule of what

sighed.

live comfortably, in

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

for us, it is comfortable in this kingdom. We thrive on

that is not true

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

theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his

Where the strongest survive and the weak are

It is not an easy life by any means,

so freely…”

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

for sentencing. Surely it’s safer that

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

or our neighbor’s kingdom for the crimes they

him incredulously. “Are you for real? Can’t one of you just try

send them to the

or after sentencing? And who goes first? What about

rogues they

You know…” “Doesn’t matter!” Lexi said

that I don’t

glanced across at her

why you do it to yourself, Ann.

said as she shuddered “I don’t