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

unsettlingly, even from some that he

mission.

For now, all he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

supporting

the people that could keep her

wife had arrived now to discuss the issue

was fortuitous indeed, and her

indiscretions, had

a weak ruler like her father.

he remembered the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold on

to the Enclave, and clung to her

by

glaze over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

into would have made her mother proud

Bartholomew was determined not to fail Ann, as they had

sound of gravel crunching under

with a few deep

he was sure it would only

he was alone.

door opened and Allen

and himself as he offered his

her out of

look that passed between the two produced the faintest of smiles at

Lexi had

this male anyway. Although it remained to be seen what would

would watch with interest

developed.

Ann’s that

in the forming of this new kingdom,

desired her

the back of the car, Allen’s heart

caught in his chest as he

male figure that now stood beside

not appear to have aged a