Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 179 The Goddess’s Will

Bartholomew sat back in his chair and steepled his fingers in front of him as his eyes

took on a far-away look.

He had known Greyson since he was a young boy, and seeing him develop into the

man he was today filled him with pride.

To think that he was going to be thrown into the midst of the Royal Family and the

tribulations that they were facing made his heart hurt a little, but there was no man

more capable, and more loyal than Greyson was in his opinion.

“Commander Greyson is a good man, my Queen. You have nothing to worry about

from him.” Bartholomew answered finally with a smile.

“I understand, however, I don’t have the luxury of knowing him as you do

Bartholomew, so if you would care to elaborate, I would be very grateful. I have known

Lexi since we were children and if anything, it will put my heart at ease to know that

whoever she chooses, she will be taken care of well.”

‘I’m telling you, Ann, she won’t choose between them. My bet is on her taking both of

them.’ ‘You don’t know that Maeve…’

‘But I do. If they are both mated to her, then it is the Goddess’s will for them to face life

together. It is not a call that you can resist forever.’ Maeve answered lazily as she

yawned.

Ann pursed her lips together in concern and tried to ignore Maeve’s chatter about the

prospect and mechanics of more than one mate.

How would that even work?!

head slightly to clear her mind

more. “I have known Greyson since he was a young

soft smile, “Even as a pup he was

the point that he would get himself in

treatment was unfair or unjust in

about his parents? Does he have a close family?” Ann asked

on Bartholomew’s face told her that this was not the

Bartholomew said, shaking his head sadly, “His parents

but a pup.

the pack

to take him into their adoptive program, stating that

homes.”

the right

agree, however, the

within our training program at the

It was rare for a pup to come

so they jumped at

into a child soldier?” Adam sneered with

Bartholomew stared

understand your distaste for the

only a safe haven for the

allows them an opportunity to enter a stable

to fight or stationed in dangerous zones until they

of age, are fully trained, and have spent a few

the field.”

Ann could practically feel the tension rolling off Adam and she placed a

him relax a little under

“There is time to discuss the applications of the program more

I want to know about Greyson.” She

in his jaw twitching slightly. “There is

in training, showed strong leadership potential

instructing the troops at his disposal. He is

will always lead the charge as opposed to sitting behind in safety

to do.” “I see. He is stationed

nodded slowly, mulling the

good catch, and his temperament seemed

a trait

there that guard

held that position fora

now without incident. It’s unfortunate that this business with the

have tarnished his exemplary