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

about a female holding

unsettlingly, even from some that he had thought

mission.

now, all he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral

secretly supporting Ann and her consort to surround

people that could keep her safe and strengthen her

Alpha Felix and his wife

and her handling of Cornelius in the

indiscretions, had sent a strong

a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

child that

to her mother as if her life depended on it

surrounded by unfamiliar

with sadness as he stared down

strong woman that she had blossomed into would

determined not to fail Ann,

sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an

and with a few deep breaths, he

he was sure

he was alone.

Allen emerged he nodded

Lexi and himself as he offered

her and helped her out

between the two produced the faintest of smiles at

Lexi had made a

male anyway. Although it remained to be seen what would

with interest as this seemingly

developed.

that he knew of,

would be instrumental in the forming of

Enclave desired her input

As the third figure emerged from the back of the car, Allen’s

caught in his

that

have aged a single day