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?!

clear

once more. “I have known Greyson since he was

Bartholomew began with a soft smile, “Even as a pup

he would get himself in trouble with the

treatment was unfair or unjust

he have a close family?” Ann asked

emotions on Bartholomew’s face told her

“I’m afraid not,” Bartholomew said, shaking his head sadly, “His

but a

siblings notified the pack his parents originated

take him into their adoptive program, stating that there were no

homes.”

“But that’s absurd! Every wolf has the right to grow in their

furiously. “I agree, however, the administrators responsible

place within our training program

a pup to come from such a distinguished

they

child soldier?” Adam sneered with a low rumble from his chest

Bartholomew stared

for the program, Consort, however, you

provides not only a safe haven for the

background, but it also allows them an opportunity to

come of age. No child is sent to fight

have spent a

field.” He

could practically feel the tension rolling off Adam and she

relax

discuss the applications of the program

now, I want to know about Greyson.” She

in his jaw twitching slightly. “There is not much more

He excelled in training, showed

instructing the troops

and will always lead the charge as opposed to sitting

recalcitrant officers choose to do.” “I see. He is

Ann nodded slowly, mulling the information

he seemed like a good catch, and

polar opposite of Lexi’s, a trait that he shared

there that guard either end of the

held that position

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

tarnished his