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?!

her head slightly to clear her mind of those thoughts

more. “I have known Greyson

began with a soft smile, “Even as a pup he was serious

get himself in trouble with the Elders if he

or unjust in some way.”

Does he have a close family?” Ann asked curiously, but

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

his head sadly, “His parents were

he was but a

the pack

to take him into their adoptive

homes.”

the right to grow in their ancestral pack!”

furiously. “I agree, however, the administrators

petitioned the king for a place within our training program at the enclave

It was rare for a pup to come from such a distinguished lineage

fighters so they

into a child soldier?” Adam

Bartholomew stared

“I understand your distaste for the

that it provides not only a safe haven for the pup’s without a

them an opportunity to enter a stable career

come of age. No child is sent to fight or stationed

and have spent a few

field.” He

feel the tension rolling off Adam and she placed a

him relax

is time to discuss the applications of the program more in-depth

I want to know about Greyson.” She said gently

jaw twitching slightly.

Queen. He excelled in training, showed strong leadership

instructing the troops at his disposal. He is

charge as opposed to sitting behind in safety

some of the more recalcitrant officers choose to do.” “I

Ann nodded slowly, mulling

seemed like a good catch, and

polar opposite of Lexi’s, a

that guard either end

that position fora

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

tarnished his exemplary