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

had expected to be unhappy about a female holding such a high

he had

mission.

could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the parties

whilst secretly supporting

that could keep her safe

Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the issue of

fortuitous indeed, and her

chamber, as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong

be a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew

remembered the timid child that

to the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life depended on it

surrounded by unfamiliar

to glaze over with sadness as he stared

that she had blossomed into

was determined not to fail Ann, as they had all failed her

crunching under the tires of an approaching

pulling himself together and with a few deep breaths, he

within him, where he was sure it would only emerge

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely

Lexi and himself as

and helped her out of

produced

Lexi had made a choice when it came

remained to be seen

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as

developed.

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

that she would be instrumental in the forming of this new

desired her input

the back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed

mouth, and his breath caught in his

male figure that now stood beside

did not appear to have aged a single day from the