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

expected to be unhappy about a female holding such a high position

that he had thought would

mission.

all he could do was ensure that he appeared neutral to the

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

keep her safe

wife had arrived

border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling

as well as Linus’s indiscretions, had

be a weak ruler like her

he remembered the timid child that had hidden behind Leopold

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

by unfamiliar

His eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he stared down the driveway.

strong woman that she had blossomed into

was determined not to fail Ann, as they had all failed

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires

himself together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to

sadness deep within him, where he was sure it would only emerge once more

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely

interaction between Lexi and himself as

and helped her out of

between the two produced

would appear that Lexi had made a choice

it remained to be seen what

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

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

that she would be instrumental in the forming

desired her input or

As the third figure emerged from the back of the car,

his breath caught in his chest as he locked eyes with the

male figure that now

have aged a single