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 if you

muttered as she sipped

you okay?”

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

I’ll chat to you about it when we get some girly time, okay?”

half smile and a look full

her problem was

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

to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted to

was it?” Ann

taking hold of Adam’s

Actually, it’s an Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom.

there, and the territory that he

lot of issues

some of the smaller settlements that

carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t

Ann exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved to

the

true, my Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions that

of what they see as

sighed.

are actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

it is comfortable

rules and laws and expectations, but that is not true

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

theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his

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

an easy life by any means, and

so freely…”

a thing.”

them in for sentencing. Surely it’s safer that

who will try them for their

committed here, or our neighbor’s kingdom for

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

and then send them to the other kingdom to face

that be before or after sentencing? And who goes first? What about

they

You know…” “Doesn’t

I don’t

glanced across at her with a withering

to

she shuddered “I don’t know why you