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

to be unhappy about a female holding such

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

mission.

could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

dissent, whilst secretly supporting

the people that could keep her safe and

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

was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of

indiscretions, had sent a strong message to those

would be a weak ruler like her father.

timid child that had hidden behind Leopold on

Enclave, and clung to her mother as if

surrounded by

eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared down

had blossomed into would have made her mother

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

of gravel crunching under the tires

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

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

he was alone.

Allen emerged

and himself as he offered his

her and helped her out of the

The look that passed between the two produced

mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made a

to be seen what would happen

would watch with interest as

developed.

that

would be instrumental in the forming

desired her input

As the third figure emerged from the back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to leap

and his breath caught in his chest as he

that now

to have aged a single day