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

expected to be unhappy about a female holding such a high position

even from some that he had thought would support Ann and

mission.

ensure that he appeared neutral to the parties

whilst secretly supporting

that could keep her safe and strengthen her

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

border was fortuitous indeed, and

indiscretions, had

be a weak ruler like her

as he remembered the timid child

her

surrounded by unfamiliar

seemed to glaze over with sadness as he

had blossomed into would have

to fail Ann, as

crunching under the tires of an approaching

a few deep breaths, he managed to push

deep within him, where he was sure it would only

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and watched

between Lexi and himself as he

her and helped her out

look that passed between the two produced the faintest of smiles

that Lexi had made a choice

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

with interest

developed.

that he knew of,

in the forming

Enclave desired her input or

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

his mouth, and his breath caught in his chest

that

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged