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 a few hours

muttered as she sipped her

What happened? Are you okay?” Ann asked,

hear about it eventually. It’s

about it when we get some

half smile and a look

problem was more than likely involving a

as much as she wanted to

other business to attend to.

us? About an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning back leisurely

hold

Actually, it’s an Alpha from a neighboring

territory that he

of issues in regards to

some of the smaller settlements that dot either side of

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

exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we moved to begin

the major

my Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions

under the rule of what they

sighed.

are actively refusing to live comfortably, in

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

“You must remember that for us, it is comfortable

and expectations, but that is

live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging,

snorted as the jaw in his muscle

“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…”

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

them in for sentencing.

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

neighbor’s kingdom

“Are you for real? Can’t

send them to the other kingdom to

would that be before or after sentencing? And who goes

rogues they are technically stateless,

we proceed with that knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t

decided that I

and Lexi glanced across at her with a withering look.

know why you do it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g politics and politicians

“I don’t know why you can’t just round them