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

he had thought

mission.

do was ensure that he appeared neutral

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann and

people that could keep

Felix and his wife had arrived

fortuitous indeed, and her handling of Cornelius in

as Linus’s indiscretions, had sent

ruler like

remembered the timid child

clung to her

by unfamiliar

to glaze over with

that she had blossomed into would have

fail Ann, as they

The familiar sound of gravel crunching under the tires

a few deep breaths, he managed

him, where he was sure it

he was alone.

As the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and

and

helped her

the two produced the faintest of smiles at

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

Although it remained to be seen

would watch with interest

developed.

that

be instrumental in the forming of this new kingdom,

her input or

back of the car, Allen’s heart

breath caught in his chest

figure that now stood beside

did not appear to have aged a single day from the last time