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.

entirely if you

as she sipped

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

it eventually. It’s no big

it when we get some girly time, okay?” She

smile and

understood that her problem was more than

and as much as she wanted to

to attend to. “Bartholomew, you

an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning back

taking hold

a neighboring Kingdom. His father is a

that he is responsible for borders our

a lot of issues in regards to rogue attacks

smaller settlements that dot either side of the

“Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had

exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved to

in the major

there are

the rule of what

sighed.

to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

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

and laws and expectations, but that is not true for

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

the jaw

ancient wolves, yes. Where the strongest

an easy life by any means,

so freely…”

have to question a thing.” Lexi

chuck them in for sentencing. Surely it’s

will try them for their crimes, hmm? Our kingdom for

kingdom for the

incredulously. “Are you for real? Can’t

send them to the other kingdom to

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

rogues they are technically

with that knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t matter!”

I

despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with a withering

do it to yourself, Ann.

don’t know why you can’t