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 such

even from some that he

mission.

was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

supporting Ann and her

with the people that could keep her

Felix and his wife had arrived now to

and her handling of Cornelius in

Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong message

would be a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled

child that had hidden

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

surrounded by unfamiliar

seemed to glaze over with

into would have

was determined not to fail Ann,

of gravel crunching under the tires of an

him into pulling himself together and with a few deep breaths, he

within him, where he was sure it would only emerge

he was alone.

As the door opened and Allen

significantly friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered his hand

her and helped her out of the

passed between the two produced the faintest of smiles at the

appear that Lexi had made a choice

male anyway. Although it remained to be seen

with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

of Ann’s that he knew of, and he had a sneaking

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

desired her input

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

his breath caught in his chest as he

figure that now stood beside

to have aged a single