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.

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

as she sipped her coffee

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

about it eventually. It’s no big deal though. Well, not right

it when

and a look full of

understood that her problem was more than likely

and as much as she wanted

there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew,

About an envoy was it?” Ann asked

hold of

“Yes. Actually, it’s an Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His

over there, and the territory that he is responsible for

of issues in regards to rogue

the smaller settlements that dot

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

in surprise. “Not since

in the

Queen, however, there

the rule of

sighed.

actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

remember that for us, it is

that is not

live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging,

snorted as the jaw in his muscle

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

by any means,

so freely…”

have to question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just round them up

in for sentencing.

will try them for

neighbor’s kingdom

for real? Can’t

them to the

would that be before or after sentencing? And who goes

extradition treaties? As rogues they

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

decided that I don’t give

despite herself and Lexi glanced across at her with a

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

as she shuddered “I don’t know why you