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

a female holding such

from some that he

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort

that could keep her safe

that Alpha Felix and his wife

and her handling of Cornelius in the

as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong message to those

a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled

himself as he remembered the timid child

to her mother as if her life depended

surrounded by unfamiliar

with sadness as he stared

she had blossomed into would have made

Ann, as they had all

familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires

a few deep breaths, he managed to push

was sure

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded

friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered

helped her

The look that passed between the two produced

mouth. It would appear that Lexi had

male anyway. Although it remained to be seen what

Bartholomew would watch with interest

developed.

Ann’s that he

the forming of this new kingdom,

her input or

the back of

his mouth, and his breath caught in his chest as he

that now stood beside

did not appear to have aged a single