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 high position

he

mission.

was ensure that he appeared neutral to the parties

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort

keep her safe

that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss

border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of Cornelius in

Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong

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

timid child that had hidden behind

visit to the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life

by unfamiliar

His eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

woman that she had blossomed into

determined not to fail Ann, as

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of

together and with a few

him, where he was sure

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely

and himself as he offered

her out

passed between the two produced the

mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made a choice when it came

anyway. Although it remained to be seen

with interest

developed.

of Ann’s that he knew of, and he had

would be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom,

Enclave desired her input or

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

his chest as

figure that now stood beside

appear to have aged a single