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 a high position of

from some that he had thought would support Ann

mission.

was ensure that he

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann

that could keep her safe and strengthen her

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

fortuitous indeed, and

Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong

ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

as he remembered the timid child that

and clung to her mother

by

eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared

had blossomed into would have

not to fail Ann, as they had all failed her

under the

with a few deep breaths, he

was sure it

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely

interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered

her

produced the faintest of smiles at the edges

would appear that Lexi had made a

this male anyway. Although it remained to be

would watch with interest as

developed.

that he knew of, and he had a

would be instrumental in the forming

desired her

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

breath caught in his chest as

that now stood

aged a single day from