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

that he

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

could keep her safe and strengthen her

fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now

the border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of

indiscretions, had sent a strong message to those

a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

himself as he remembered the timid child that

Enclave, and clung to her mother as

surrounded by

over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

into would

not to fail Ann, as

sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching

together and with a few

he was sure it would only emerge once more

he was alone.

door opened and Allen

between Lexi and himself as

her out

produced the faintest of smiles at the

Lexi had made a choice when it

male anyway. Although it remained to be seen what would happen with

Bartholomew would watch with interest

developed.

friend of Ann’s that he knew of, and he

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

her

figure emerged from the back of the car, Allen’s

and his breath caught in his

male figure that now stood

appear to have aged a single day from the