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

she sipped her

“Really? What happened? Are you

It’s no big deal though. Well,

it when we get some

smile and a look full of

that her problem was more than likely

best guess, and as much as

there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted

an envoy was it?” Ann asked

taking hold of Adam’s

an Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His father

and the territory that he is responsible for borders

There have been a lot of issues

of the smaller settlements that dot either

attacks? But we haven’t

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

the major

Queen, however, there are some breakaway

quietly and live under the rule of what

sighed.

refusing to live

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

“You must remember that for us, it is comfortable in this kingdom. We thrive on

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

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

the jaw in his

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

any means, and

so freely…”

question a thing.” Lexi interjected,

in for sentencing. Surely it’s safer that

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

kingdom for the

“Are you for

the other

that be before or after sentencing? And who goes first? What

rogues they are technically

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

I don’t give

glanced across at

you do it to yourself, Ann.

don’t know why you can’t just round