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?!

shook her head slightly to clear her mind of those

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

with a soft smile, “Even as a

would get himself in trouble with the Elders if

treatment was unfair or unjust

parents? Does he have a close family?”

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

said, shaking his head sadly, “His parents were killed

operation when he was but

siblings notified the pack his

take him into their adoptive program, stating that there were

homes.”

the right to

“I agree, however, the

place within our

a pup to come from such a distinguished

they jumped at

a child soldier?” Adam sneered with a

Bartholomew stared

understand your distaste for the program, Consort, however, you have

it provides not only a safe

background, but it also allows them an opportunity to

child is sent to fight or stationed in

trained, and have spent a few years in residential positions

the field.” He

off Adam

feeling him relax a little

to discuss the applications of the program more in-depth

now, I want to know about Greyson.” She said gently

slightly. “There is not much

He excelled in training, showed strong leadership potential from

method of instructing the

the charge

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

Ann nodded slowly, mulling

a good catch, and his temperament seemed to be

a trait that he shared

One of many Commanders there that guard either end of the pass.

held that position

now without incident. It’s unfortunate

have tarnished his exemplary