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

even from some that he had

mission.

was ensure that

supporting Ann

keep her safe and

his wife had arrived now to discuss

border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of Cornelius in the

indiscretions, had

she would be a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

the timid child

clung to her mother as if her life

surrounded by unfamiliar

with sadness

that she had blossomed into would have made her mother

determined not to fail Ann, as they

under

pulling himself together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to

deep within him, where he was sure it would only

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely

friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered his

helped her out

two produced the faintest of smiles at

Bartholomew’s mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made a choice when it came

remained to be seen

watch with interest as

developed.

of Ann’s that he knew of, and

in the forming of this new kingdom, whether

desired her input or

figure emerged from the back

in his chest

figure that

have aged a single