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?!

to clear her mind of those thoughts

“I have known Greyson since he was a

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

get himself in trouble with the

or unjust in

about his parents? Does he have

on Bartholomew’s face told her that this

said, shaking his head sadly,

he was but a pup. The residential school

siblings notified the pack his parents originated from and

him into their adoptive program, stating that there were

homes.”

the right

interjected furiously. “I agree, however, the

a place within our training program at

for a pup to come from such a distinguished lineage

fighters so they jumped at the

Adam sneered

stared

understand your distaste for the program, Consort,

that it provides not only a safe haven for the pup’s

allows them an opportunity to

child is sent to fight or stationed in dangerous zones until

age, are fully trained, and have spent a few years in residential positions

the field.” He

off Adam and she

feeling him relax a little under

“There is time to discuss the applications of

to know about Greyson.” She said gently

jaw twitching slightly. “There is not much more

Queen. He excelled in training, showed strong leadership

instructing the troops at his

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

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

Northern Peaks then?” Ann nodded slowly,

Professionally, he seemed like a good catch, and his temperament seemed

a trait

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

that position

It’s unfortunate that this

tarnished