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 a high

even from some that he had

mission.

all he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the parties

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort

could keep her safe and

and his wife had arrived now to discuss the issue of

the border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling

had sent a strong message

ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

child

the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her

by

seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared down

had blossomed into would have made

not to fail Ann, as they had all failed

familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

and with a few deep breaths,

him, where he was sure it would

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely

and himself as he offered

helped her

two produced the faintest of

that Lexi had made a choice when it came

anyway. Although it remained to be seen what would

with interest as this

developed.

friend of Ann’s that he

would be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom,

desired her input or

from the back of the car, Allen’s heart

breath caught in his chest as he locked

that now stood

not appear to have aged a single day from the last time