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

he had thought would

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort to

could keep her safe and strengthen her

Felix and his wife

indeed, and

as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a

would be a weak ruler like her

the timid child that had hidden behind

Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life

surrounded by unfamiliar

His eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

into would have

to fail Ann, as they had

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of

with a few deep breaths, he managed

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

he was alone.

As the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and watched

interaction between Lexi and himself as he

and helped her out

that passed between the two produced the faintest of smiles

mouth. It would appear that Lexi

it remained to

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as

developed.

of Ann’s that he

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

Enclave desired her input or

back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to

caught in his chest as he locked eyes with

that now

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged a single