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

She knew sleeping with him was an impulsive move, especially

mind up about the whole mate

both had been simmering for a long time. There

was a long time. She

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

but instead she found herself fascinated by

what

hadn’t seen him hit Greyson the first time, she wouldn’t have

of it in the first place, and now this reaction to

was well and

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

words almost stuck

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

that

not to

elegantly in front of her

that,” Allen growled

You’d rather sit

the

Lexi.” He forced out, clenching his fist

Lexi snorted.

know about the mate bond, hmm?” She sneered as she

furiously at his

think it would be easier if you stopped

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

someone who is supposed to

self-proclaimed mate but also your colleague when it comes

his wife,

she hoped to elicit from him materialized

stood furiously and whirled to face her

need to know everything, Lexi. It’s not that important.” He

avoiding her eyes.

shut the f**k up, Allen.” Lexi mocked in exasperation as she narrowed her

to deal with, with Linus and … Cornelius

what I’m getting with those sorts of men They’re

you stand, acting the coward and not able

your damned mouth just to tell me

f**k am I supposed to help

your help,” Allen growled defensively.

and a cowardly temperament, but that’s what

heaving as she tried to