Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 207 Hidden Talent

Moments after the door closed behind Adam, Bartholomew shared a look with Lord

Brarthroroz and they both stood and made their way to the door.

“You can stay here as long as you need to,” Bartholomew said pointedly as he

glanced at Allen, although Allen never lifted his eyes. “I’ll escort Lord Brarthroroz to

the holding cells downstairs and get him acquainted with the specimen we have down

there… although I’m not sure how much will be left of it. It does seem to be decaying

at rather an alarming speed.” He continued with a troubled expression.

“That happens when the magic dissipates from the necrotic flesh,” Lord Brarthroroz

shrugged casually, “Nothing to hold it all together anymore. That sort of magic can

only imitate life for so long.”

“Indeed.” Bartholomew grimaced before tearing his gaze from the emotionless face of

Allen and smiling softly at Lexi, “If you need anything at all.”

“Don’t worry Barty boy, I pretty much know where most things are here now. It doesn’t

take me long to map places in my head… hidden talent.” Lexi winked with a cheeky

grin.

“One of many I’m sure,” Bartholomew quipped with a wry smile before turning and

leaving with her father, the faint sound of his robes brushing against the stone floor

gradually fading away as the door shut gently behind them.

Lexi stared at Allen appraisingly in silence as she leaned back in her chair. So far

Allen’s personality seemed to be a lot more complex than the self-righteous prick she

had imagined him to be

him was an impulsive

whole mate issue, but a girl had needs

been simmering for a

but forever was a long time. She had thought that perhaps

both got what they needed from each other, that whatever it was might

by him, and for once in

about what

hit Greyson the first

place, and

curiosity was well and truly

fluffy?” Lexi said in the softest tone that she could

words almost

far happier if she could solve this with her usual sass and unsubtle methods, but she had

The slight growl of irritation that rumbled from Allen’s chest confirmed her

f**k but not to talk to?” Lexi snorted as she

front of her as

that,” Allen growled back in

have fooled me. You’d rather

what the f**k

need to know about this Lexi.” He forced out, clenching his fist in

Lexi snorted.

know about the mate

at

you think it would be easier if you stopped

mouth? We’re supposed to be a united front, for Ann and Adam’s

someone who is

when

wife, my

elicit from him materialized

to face her with a

know everything, Lexi. It’s

avoiding her eyes.

up, Allen.” Lexi mocked in exasperation as she narrowed her

if we don’t have enough to deal

with those sorts of men They’re cowards who

you stand,

to tell me why this Felix or his

How the f**k am I supposed to help

your help,” Allen growled defensively. “Yeah and I don’t need

cowardly temperament, but that’s what I

her chest heaving as she tried to calm