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 position of

some that he

mission.

he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral

dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann

keep her safe and strengthen

wife had arrived now

border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling

indiscretions, had

ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

timid child that had hidden behind Leopold

and clung to her mother as if her life

surrounded by

with sadness as he stared down

that she had blossomed into would

not to fail Ann,

under

a few deep breaths, he managed

deep within him, where he was sure it would only

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely

and himself as he offered his hand

and helped her out of the

The look that passed between the two produced

appear that Lexi had made a choice when

it remained to be seen what would

with interest as

developed.

the only friend of Ann’s that he knew

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

her

from the back of the car,

his mouth, and his breath caught in his

that now stood

not appear to have aged a single day