Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 177 Threat

“Well… seeing as how neither of you actually are members of the royal council, although granted, one of you makes up half of our current reigning Alpha Queen,” Bartholomew glanced across at Ann warily and swallowed nervously as Maeve sniggered in Ann’s head, “I think we can safely say that the Alpha’s Justice and the Luna’s justice will not be on the table for options.in dealing with the resurgent threat that we are facing.”

“Pity.” Both Lexi and Maeve grumbled at the same time. “Then do we have a provisional plan at least?” Adam asked with a frown, instantly shifting into his serious demeanor with a face like thunder. Bartholomew shook his head gently.

“Not yet Alpha Felix should arrive this evening as a representative with a small contingent of men.” “He’s bringing an armed guard?”

“Yes. I hope you’ll forgive me, but, with the current threat posed by Narcissa and her coven…” Bartholomew began before he was cut off by a derisive snort from Lexi.

“You’re giving her far too much credit Barty-boy. She isn’t the mastermind behind this, just another lackey to

meet the goals of a degenerate daemon lord with delusions of grandeur.”

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly and nodded.

the main threat, but she is a name that we are more familiar with, and for us at least, the cause of the former King’s downfall. With that in mind, I thought that it might be wise to have them briefed on the…abomination.. that was encountered and thought that, perhaps, if you are willing

up at Bartholomew, her face frozen in a mask of so many emotions at once. The fear of judgment, the apprehension at talking seriously in front of so many people, but as quick as it crossed her face, she pushed

the lectures that we intended to roll out anyway Lexi.” Ann offered, reaching across and patting her

small

do you need the presentation ready for…erm.. presenting.” Lexi asked

Then there will be the customary feast

to confer with Papa and pick his brains

Whatever you need.” Bartholomew

moment before looking in Ann’s direction and chewing her cheek thoughtfully. “Ann, I know this might not be possible, but, do you think it would be possible for Papa to see the creature in the

parts are from

was concerned, Lexi’s father was an absolute treasure trove of valuable information. “Actually… Bartholomew, do you think it would be possible for him to be present for Lexi’s lecture? He might be able to field any questions they have that Lexi may not be

Daemon lord in their midst might be a little much for some of the Elders.” He chuckled. “It would be my advice that we wait until the lecture is here, and if there is anything specific that crops up, we can leave some time

rolled her eyes and sighed in

impatiently. “I fully intend to have an emba*s*sy installed in the capital as soon as possible and ideally I would like for there to be the option