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.

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 Lexi,

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,

it as a trial run for the lectures that we intended to roll out anyway Lexi.” Ann offered, reaching

nodded as a small frown

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

to talk about. Then there will be the customary feast of welcome in the evening of course. Following that, the schedule

to confer with Papa and pick his brains about some of the things that I’m a

dear. Whatever you need.” Bartholomew nodded

might not be possible, but, do you think it would be possible for Papa to see the creature in the … little dungeon you’ve got

are from and give us some sort of idea of what

be possible for him to be present for Lexi’s lecture? He might be able to field any

up as he faced the curious faces of the three of them. “For me, there is no issue. You all know this. However, I think a 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

her eyes and

used to the idea pretty quickly, Bartholomew,” Ann answered 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 to have