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

a female holding such a high

and unsettlingly, even from some that he had thought would support Ann and

mission.

could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort to surround

could keep her

Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the issue of

was fortuitous indeed, and

Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong message

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

the timid child that had hidden

to her mother as if

surrounded by unfamiliar

with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

had blossomed into would have made her

not to fail Ann, as they had

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of

pulling himself together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to

where he was sure it would only

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely and

and himself

her out

the two produced the faintest of smiles at

Bartholomew’s mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made

male anyway. Although it remained to

Bartholomew would watch with

developed.

Lexi was the only friend of Ann’s that he

the

desired her input

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

breath caught in his chest as he

figure that now stood beside

to have aged a single day from