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.

story entirely if

muttered as she sipped her

happened? Are you okay?”

sure you’ll hear about it eventually. It’s no

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

a half smile and a look full

understood that her problem was more than

her best guess, and as

there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew,

was it?” Ann asked leaning back

taking hold

it’s an Alpha from a

noble over there, and the territory that he

have been a lot of

smaller settlements that dot either side of the

But we haven’t had issues

since we

in the

Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions

rule of what they see

sighed.

they are actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

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

expectations, but that is not true for all beings.

be truly free to live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging, and taking

as the jaw in his

wolves, yes. Where the strongest survive

not an easy life by any means, and one must question

so freely…”

don’t have to question a thing.” Lexi

sentencing. Surely it’s safer

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

neighbor’s kingdom for the

incredulously. “Are you for real? Can’t one

the other kingdom

after sentencing? And

treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless,

we proceed with that knowledge? You know…”

that I don’t

laughed despite herself and Lexi glanced across at

don’t know why you do it to yourself, Ann.

don’t know