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 had seen me a few hours

as she sipped her coffee

“Really? What happened? Are you okay?”

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

I’ll chat to you about it when we

a half smile and a look full

that her problem was more than likely

guess, and as much as

attend

About an envoy was it?” Ann

hold of

from a neighboring Kingdom. His

territory that he is responsible for borders our

lot of issues in regards

the smaller settlements that dot either side of the

“Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues

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

in the

true, my Queen, however, there

sit quietly and live under the rule of what they see as just another pack.”

sighed.

to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

for us, it is comfortable in this

and laws and expectations, but that is not true for all beings. Some

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

theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his muscle

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

easy life by any means, and one must question

so freely…”

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

chuck them in for sentencing. Surely it’s

then who will try them for their crimes, hmm?

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

“Are you for real? Can’t one of you

and then send them to the other kingdom

after sentencing? And who goes first? What

current extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless, so how

that knowledge? You

I don’t give

despite herself and Lexi glanced across

why you do it to yourself, Ann.

shuddered “I don’t know why you can’t just round