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

unsettlingly, even from some that he had thought would

mission.

could do was ensure that he appeared neutral

secretly supporting Ann and her consort

the people that could keep her safe

Felix and his wife had arrived

the border was fortuitous indeed, and

as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent

weak ruler like her father.

as he remembered the timid child

to the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life depended on

by

eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness

into would have made her mother proud

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

of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

him into pulling himself together and with a few

where he was

he was alone.

As the door opened and Allen

and

helped her

between the two produced the faintest of smiles at the edges

It would appear that Lexi had made

it remained to be seen what

would watch with interest as

developed.

was the only friend of Ann’s that he knew of, and he had a sneaking

she would be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom, whether

desired her input

the back of the

in his chest as he locked

that

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged a single day from the