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

a female holding

unsettlingly, even from some that he had thought would support Ann and

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the parties

dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

people that could keep her safe and

Felix and his wife had arrived now

the border was fortuitous indeed, and her

indiscretions, had sent

weak ruler like her father.

timid child that had hidden behind Leopold

to her mother as if her

surrounded by

to glaze over with sadness as he stared down

woman that she had blossomed into would have made her

not to fail Ann, as they had all failed

gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

with a few deep breaths, he

where he was sure it would only emerge once more

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely

significantly friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as

and helped her out of the

passed between the two produced the

would appear that Lexi

it remained to be seen what would happen with

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

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

instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom,

her

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

mouth, and his breath caught in his chest as he locked eyes with

male figure that now stood beside

appear to have aged a single day from the last time