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.

been a different story entirely if

Lexi muttered as she

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

it eventually. It’s no big deal

anyway. I’ll chat to you about it when

half smile and a look full of

understood that her problem was more than likely

romantically would be her best guess, and as much as she wanted to know right

was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew,

About an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning

taking hold of

Actually, it’s an Alpha from a

territory that he

been a lot of

settlements that dot either

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

Ann exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved

the

“That is true, my Queen, however, there are some

the rule of what they see as just another pack.”

sighed.

are actively refusing to live comfortably,

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

“You must remember that for us, it is comfortable in

and rules and laws and expectations, but that is not true for

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

as theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw

“The way of the ancient wolves, yes. Where the strongest survive and the weak

burden. It is not an easy life by any means, and one

so freely…”

You don’t have to question a

for sentencing. Surely it’s safer that

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

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

you for real? Can’t one of you

send them to the other kingdom to

before or after sentencing? And

As rogues they are technically

You

decided that I don’t give a

despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with

you do it to yourself, Ann.

“I don’t know