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

be unhappy about a female holding such a high position

he

mission.

For now, all he could do was ensure

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

that could keep her safe

Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the

was fortuitous indeed, and

indiscretions, had sent a

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

the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold

Enclave, and clung to her mother

by unfamiliar

over with sadness as he stared down the

into would have made her

was determined not to fail Ann, as they had all failed

of gravel crunching under the

with a few

he was sure it would only

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded

between Lexi and himself as he

her and helped her out of

two produced

mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made

this male anyway. Although it remained to be

and Bartholomew would watch with interest

developed.

was the only friend of Ann’s that

that she would be instrumental in the forming

desired her input or

the back of the car,

his chest as

that now stood beside

not appear to have aged a