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

some that he had thought would

mission.

ensure that he appeared

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann

keep her safe

The fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now

at the border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of

as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong message to those

thought she would be a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew

timid child that

to her

by unfamiliar

to glaze over with sadness as he stared down

blossomed into would have

not to fail Ann, as

sound of gravel crunching under the tires of

into pulling himself together and with a few deep

where he was sure it would only emerge once

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and

interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered his hand

her

two produced the faintest of smiles

Lexi had made

male anyway. Although it remained to

Bartholomew would watch with interest

developed.

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

in the

desired her

emerged from the back of the

mouth, and his breath caught in his chest as he

male figure that now stood

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