Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 204 Welcome Back

Bartholomew waited patiently at the front steps for the car to arrive that contained the

latest visitors to the Enclave, with two omega’s waiting patiently behind him with their

heads lowered respectfully and their hands clasped together in front of them.

The cool air wrapped itself around his robes he inhaled deeply and savored the fresh,

chill air that flooded his lungs. As much as he loved the Enclave, he had to admit that

he missed being outside as much as he used to.

His duties at the Enclave kept him busy enough and forays into the outside world

were few and far between. The most that he could manage nowadays tended to be a

walk around the gated gardens or one of the many secret courtyards and private

arboretums that were hidden away in the maze of tunnels and corridors.

Quite frankly Ann’s ascension to the throne had changed a lot of things within the

Enclave and Bartholomew was one of the few that welcomed it with open arms,

having always had a propensity for adventure and drastic change. The same could

not be said for some of his colleagues, but what choice did they have otherwise?

There were no viable replacements for Ann if the Elders decided to try and forcibly

usurp her from her rightful place on the throne, but that didn’t mean that they were idle

in the background.

Bartholomew had already gotten wind of whispers of rebellion amongst people that he

be unhappy about a female holding such a

from some that he had thought

mission.

all he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

supporting Ann and her consort to surround

could keep her safe and

fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to

at the border was fortuitous indeed, and

indiscretions, had sent

thought she would be a weak ruler

the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold on

her mother as if her life depended on it

surrounded by unfamiliar

His eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as

into

Bartholomew was determined not to fail Ann,

of gravel crunching under the tires

together and with a few deep breaths,

where he was sure it would

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and watched

significantly friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered

helped her out of the

the two produced the faintest of smiles at the edges

mouth. It would appear that Lexi

this male anyway. Although it remained to be seen

would watch with interest as this

developed.

was the only friend of Ann’s that he knew of,

be instrumental in the forming of

desired her input

figure emerged from the back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to

his chest as he locked eyes

that

Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged