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

from some that he

mission.

he could do was ensure that he

secretly supporting Ann and her consort to

keep

that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived now to discuss the issue

indeed, and

had sent

ruler like her

he remembered the timid child

visit to the Enclave, and clung to her mother as if her life depended

surrounded by

His eyes seemed to glaze over with sadness as he

strong woman that she had blossomed into would have

determined not to fail Ann, as they had

sound of gravel crunching under the tires

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

sadness deep within him, where he was sure

he was alone.

door opened and Allen emerged

Lexi and himself as he offered his

helped her

that passed between the two produced the faintest

Lexi had made a choice when it

Although it remained to be seen what

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as this seemingly complicated

developed.

Ann’s that he knew of, and

that she would be instrumental in the forming

Enclave desired her input or

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

caught in his chest as he locked eyes

male figure that

did not appear to have aged a