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

from some that he had

mission.

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

their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and

people that could keep her safe

fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to

the border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling

indiscretions, had sent a strong

would be a weak ruler

as he remembered the timid child that had hidden

visit to the Enclave, and clung to her mother

by unfamiliar

over with sadness

had blossomed into would have made her mother

to fail Ann, as they had all failed

sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

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

was sure it would

he was alone.

Allen emerged he nodded

between Lexi and

helped her

between the two produced

mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made a choice

to

watch with interest as this seemingly

developed.

the only friend of Ann’s that he knew of, and

the forming of this new kingdom, whether

Enclave desired her input

back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to

his breath caught in his chest as he locked eyes

that now

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged a