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.

would have been a different story entirely

Lexi muttered as she

“Really? What happened? Are you okay?” Ann asked, suddenly

about it eventually. It’s no big deal though.

it when we

smile and a look full

understood that her problem was more

as much as she wanted to know right

to attend to.

was it?”

taking hold of

an Alpha from a

noble over there, and the territory that he is responsible for borders

of issues

of the smaller settlements that dot either side of

explained carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues with rogues for

“Not since we moved to begin integrating the

in the major

my Queen, however, there are some breakaway

and live under the rule of what

sighed.

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

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

that for us, it is

expectations, but that is not true for

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

snorted as the jaw in his

“The way of the ancient wolves, yes. Where

burden. It is not an easy life by any means, and one must question why

so freely…”

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

for sentencing. Surely it’s safer

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

kingdom

you for real? Can’t one of

the other kingdom to face trial

before or after sentencing?

rogues they are technically stateless, so how

we proceed with that knowledge? You

decided that I

and Lexi glanced across at her with a

know why you do it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g politics

she said as she shuddered “I don’t know why you can’t just round them