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

to be unhappy about a female holding such a

from some that he had thought would support Ann

mission.

For now, all he could do was ensure that he

voiced their dissent, whilst secretly supporting Ann

keep her safe and strengthen her

fact that Alpha Felix and his wife had arrived

border was fortuitous indeed, and her handling

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

a weak ruler like her father.

he remembered the timid child

clung to her mother

surrounded by

to glaze over with sadness

strong woman that she had blossomed into would have

was determined not to fail Ann, as they

gravel crunching under the

together and with a few deep breaths, he managed to

he was

he was alone.

the door opened and Allen emerged he nodded politely and

Lexi and himself

her out of the

produced the faintest of

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

anyway. Although it remained to be seen what would happen

and Bartholomew would watch with interest as this seemingly

developed.

that he knew of,

she would be instrumental in the forming of

desired her input

back

mouth, and his breath caught in his

that now stood

Lord Brarthroroz did not appear to have aged