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.

“It would have been a different story entirely if you had seen me a

Lexi muttered as she sipped her

Are you okay?” Ann asked,

it eventually. It’s no big deal though. Well,

to you about it when we

a half smile and a look full of

understood that her problem was more

best guess, and as much as she wanted to

to attend to. “Bartholomew,

envoy was

hold

Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His father is a

the territory that he is responsible for borders our

There have been a lot of issues

some of the smaller settlements that dot

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

exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved to

in the

true, my Queen, however, there are

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

sighed.

to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam asked a

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

for us, it is

and rules and laws and expectations, but that

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

theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his muscle began clenching

ancient wolves, yes. Where the strongest

by any means, and one

so freely…”

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

in for sentencing.

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

kingdom for the crimes they

looked at him incredulously. “Are you for real?

and then send them to the other kingdom to face trial

that be before or after

extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless,

You know…” “Doesn’t matter!” Lexi said loudly,

that I don’t give a

laughed despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with a withering

do it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g politics

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