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

even from some that he had thought would

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral

whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

keep her safe and strengthen

Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the

fortuitous indeed, and her handling of Cornelius in

as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent

thought she would be a weak ruler like her

himself as he remembered the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold on many

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

by unfamiliar

eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he

into would have made her

to fail Ann, as

sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to push

where he was sure it would only emerge

he was alone.

As the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely

significantly friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as

her

produced the

It would appear that Lexi had made a

this male anyway. Although it remained to be seen

watch with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

of Ann’s that he knew of, and he had

would be instrumental in the

desired her

from the back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed

mouth, and his breath caught in his chest as he

male figure that

did not appear to have aged