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 had seen me

as she sipped her coffee

“Really? What happened? Are you okay?”

“I’m sure you’ll hear about it eventually. It’s no big deal though. Well, not right

chat to you about it when we get some girly

and a look full

Instantly, Ann understood that her problem was more than likely involving a

romantically would be her best guess, and as much

business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted to

was it?”

hold

a neighboring Kingdom. His

the territory that he is responsible for borders

lot of issues in

of the smaller settlements that dot either side of the border.”

explained carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues with

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

the

true, my Queen, however, there are some

sit quietly and live under the rule of what they see as just

sighed.

live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

that for us, it is

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

live as they please…” “Murdering,

as the jaw

yes. Where

by any means, and one must question why they

so freely…”

a thing.” Lexi

for sentencing. Surely

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

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

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

the other kingdom to

or after sentencing? And

As rogues they

proceed with that knowledge? You

suddenly decided that I don’t give a

glanced across

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

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