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

that he had thought would support Ann

mission.

ensure that he

their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and her

that could keep her safe and

The fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had

the border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling of

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

weak ruler like her father. Bartholomew smiled softly

as he remembered the timid child that had hidden

and clung to her

by

over with sadness as

woman that she had blossomed into would have

to fail Ann,

familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires of an approaching car

pulling himself together and with a few deep breaths, he

him, where he was sure it would only emerge

he was alone.

Allen emerged

and himself as he offered

and helped her out

The look that passed between the two produced

appear that Lexi had made a choice when it came

remained to be seen what would happen

Bartholomew would watch with interest as

developed.

was the only friend of Ann’s that he

she would be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom, whether

desired her input

back of the car, Allen’s heart seemed

caught in his chest as

figure that

aged a single day from the last time