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

unhappy about a

and unsettlingly, even from some that he had thought would support

mission.

ensure that he appeared neutral

secretly supporting Ann and

keep her safe and strengthen her

and his wife had arrived now to discuss the issue of

border was fortuitous indeed, and

as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a

thought she would be a weak ruler like her

remembered the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold on many

the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if

surrounded by

eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he

strong woman that she had blossomed into would have made her

Ann,

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the

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

where he was sure

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and watched

between Lexi and himself as he offered

and helped her out of

between the two produced the faintest of

that Lexi

to be seen

watch with interest as this seemingly

developed.

of Ann’s that he knew

be instrumental in the forming of this new

desired her input or

back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to leap

breath caught in his chest as he locked eyes with the

male figure that now

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged