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 you had seen me

muttered as she

happened? Are you okay?” Ann asked, suddenly

It’s no big deal though. Well,

when we get some girly time, okay?”

and

Instantly, Ann understood that her problem was more than likely

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

other business to attend to. “Bartholomew,

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

hold

Actually, it’s an Alpha from a neighboring

that he is responsible for borders

a lot of issues in regards to rogue attacks

that dot

But we haven’t

exclaimed in surprise. “Not since we

in the

there are some breakaway factions that refuse

and live under the rule of what they

sighed.

they are actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?”

incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.

must remember that for us, it is comfortable in this kingdom.

and laws and expectations, but that is

as they please…” “Murdering,

theirs?” Adam snorted as the

Where the strongest survive and the weak

an easy life by any means, and one

so freely…”

a thing.” Lexi

them in for sentencing. Surely it’s

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

or our neighbor’s kingdom for the crimes they

“Are you for real? Can’t one of you just try them

them to the other

before or after sentencing?

As rogues they are technically

that knowledge? You know…”

decided that I don’t

herself and Lexi glanced across at her with

you do it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g

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