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?!

slightly to clear her mind of those thoughts and focused

once more. “I have known Greyson

began with a soft smile, “Even as a

in trouble with the Elders

or unjust in

have a

Bartholomew’s face told her that this was not the

Bartholomew said, shaking his head sadly, “His parents

cross-border operation when he was but

at with his siblings notified the

to take him into their adoptive

homes.”

wolf has the right to grow in their ancestral pack!”

agree, however, the

within our training program at the enclave and he

rare for a pup to come from such a distinguished lineage of

so they jumped

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

Bartholomew stared

distaste for the program, Consort,

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

an opportunity to enter a

sent to fight

are fully trained, and have

field.” He answered

rolling off Adam and

relax a little under

discuss the applications of the program more in-depth at a later

know about Greyson.” She said gently as Adam

the muscle in his jaw twitching slightly. “There is

He excelled in training, showed strong leadership

method of instructing the troops at his disposal. He is an

Commander and will always lead the charge

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

nodded slowly, mulling the information

seemed like a good catch, and his

a trait that he shared with

many Commanders there that guard either end of the

that position

without incident. It’s unfortunate that this business with

have tarnished