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

as she sipped her

Are you okay?”

hear about it eventually. It’s no big

chat to you about it when we get some girly

smile and a look full of

her problem was more than

be her best guess, and as much as she

there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew,

something with us? About an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning

taking hold of Adam’s

it’s an Alpha from a

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

a lot of issues

that dot either side

But we haven’t had issues

since we moved to begin integrating

in the

my Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions that

the rule of

sighed.

refusing to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

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

and laws and expectations, but that is not true for

truly free to live as they please…” “Murdering,

theirs?” Adam snorted as the

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

is not an easy life by any means, and one

so freely…”

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

in for sentencing. Surely it’s safer

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

here, or our neighbor’s kingdom for the crimes they

“Are you for real? Can’t one of

the other kingdom to face trial

after sentencing? And

extradition treaties? As rogues they are

with that knowledge? You

suddenly decided that I don’t give

laughed despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with a withering

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

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