Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 179 The Goddess’s Will

Bartholomew sat back in his chair and steepled his fingers in front of him as his eyes took on a far-away look.

He had known Greyson since he was a young boy, and seeing him develop into the man he was today filled him with pride.

To think that he was going to be thrown into the midst of the Royal Family and the tribulations that they were facing made his heart hurt a little, but there was no man more capable, and more loyal than Greyson was in his opinion.

“Commander Greyson is a good man, my Queen. You have nothing to worry about from him.” Bartholomew answered finally with a smile.

“I understand, however, I don’t have the luxury of knowing him as you do Bartholomew, so if you would care to elaborate, I would be very grateful. I have known Lexi since we were children and if anything, it will put my heart at ease to know that whoever she chooses, she will be taken care of well.”

‘I’m telling you, Ann, she won’t choose between them. My bet is on her taking both of them.’ ‘You don’t know that Maeve…’

for them to face life together. It is not a call that you can resist forever.’ Maeve answered

Maeve’s chatter about the prospect

would that even

of those thoughts and focused on Bartholomew once more. “I have known Greyson since he was a young boy,” Bartholomew began with a soft smile, “Even as a pup he was serious and reliable. To the point that

family?” Ann asked curiously, but the complex emotions on Bartholomew’s face told her

a pup. The residential school he had been placed at with his siblings

their ancestral pack!” Adam interjected furiously. “I agree, however, the administrators responsible for the region petitioned the king for a place within our training program at the enclave and he was accepted. It was rare for a pup to come from such a distinguished lineage of specialist fighters so they jumped at the

child soldier?” Adam sneered with a low rumble from his chest as Bartholomew stared at

to enter a stable career when they come of age. No child is sent to fight or stationed in dangerous zones until they have come of age, are fully trained, and have spent a

placed a hand on his arm, feeling him relax a little under

now, I want to know about Greyson.” She said gently as Adam nodded curtly, the muscle in his jaw twitching slightly. “There is not much more to tell, my Queen. He excelled in training, showed strong leadership potential from an early age, and is cautious in his method of instructing the troops at his disposal. He is an active Commander and will always lead the charge as opposed to sitting

either end of the

without incident. It’s unfortunate that this business

Ann snorted loudly.