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

unhappy about a female

even from some that he

mission.

was ensure

supporting Ann and her consort

the people that could keep her

The fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss

was fortuitous indeed, and

as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent

thought she would be a weak ruler like

he remembered the timid child

Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life depended on it

surrounded by

with sadness as he

woman that she had blossomed into would have

Bartholomew was determined not to fail Ann, as they had

gravel crunching under

together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to

within him, where he was sure it would only emerge

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded

significantly friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself

her and helped her out of the

passed between the two produced

Bartholomew’s mouth. It would appear that Lexi had made a choice

anyway. Although it remained to be

would watch with

developed.

the only friend of Ann’s that he

that she would be instrumental in the forming of this

Enclave desired her input

emerged from the back of the

his breath caught in his

figure that now stood

did not appear to have aged a single