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

about a female holding such a

from some that he had thought would support Ann and

mission.

ensure that he appeared

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort

with the people that could keep

Alpha Felix and his wife

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

indiscretions, had sent

would be a weak ruler like her

himself as he remembered the timid child that had hidden

to her

surrounded by unfamiliar

over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

strong woman that she had blossomed into would have made her mother proud

fail Ann, as they had all

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an

a few deep breaths, he managed to push

deep within him, where he was sure it would only emerge once

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he

and himself

her

produced the faintest of smiles at

appear that Lexi had made a choice when it came

remained to be seen

watch with interest as

developed.

Ann’s that

she would be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom, whether

desired her

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

breath caught in his chest as he locked eyes

that now stood beside

to have aged a single