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 holding such a high

even from some that he had thought

mission.

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

their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her consort to

the people that could keep

Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the

indeed, and her

as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent a strong message to those

thought she would be a weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew

timid child

visit to the Enclave, and clung to her mother

by

to glaze over with

blossomed into would have made

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

gravel crunching under the

himself together and with a few

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

he was alone.

and Allen emerged he nodded politely and watched

friendlier interaction between Lexi and himself as he offered his

helped her out of the

that passed between the two produced the faintest of smiles at

appear that Lexi

Although it remained to be seen

with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

Ann’s that he knew of, and he

instrumental in the forming

desired her input or

back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed to leap

in his chest as he locked eyes with the

figure that now

Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged a single