Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Despite the brave face that Lexi had put on, she had still needed a couple of days to recover as her energy levels were incredibly low. She had fallen asleep a few times when they had all been sat discussing how best to proceed and then been furious with herself afterwards.

One thing had been certain though, she was going to find Greyson whether Allen wanted her to or not.

They had come to a silent agreement about it, that neither one of them would mention it outright, but they would both participate in planning the expedition out there to take care of the sites.

Lord Brarthroroz would go with them, along with a handful of specialists from the Enclave, and a few of Lord Brarthroroz’s commanders would accompany them, for back up if needed.

Ann would stay behind with Adam and work on having the plans for the portal room in the Enclave approved by the council with Bartholomew’s help, and take a closer look at the finances required to get their military force up to scratch, so that they would be able to respond effectively if ever situations like this occurred again in the future.

When Felix’s men returned with the rest of their forces, they would restock their provisions and put together a new squad to liaise with Allen, Lexi and Lord Brarthroroz, and continue forward once the barriers were destroyed.

The following day they gathered in the same hallway that they had bid farewell to Greyson, Felix and Adam only a few weeks earlier as they left on their respective missions. Except this time, it was Ann, Adam and Bartholomew that stood solemnly in the hallway, waiting for their friends to appear.

Lord Brarthroroz sauntered casually through the doorway into the hall and grinned broadly at them as he approached.

“Seems like a nice morning for a quick jaunt into the woods and destroying some souls.” He quipped as he dug through his pockets, seemingly looking for something.

“It’s nice to see you haven’t lost your sense of humor even in dire circumstances such as these.”

produced a large chunk of a midnight blue rock from inside his jacket pocket with

this way Bartholomew. In all the centuries that I have lived through, I can’t think of a single one where I haven’t had to intervene in one of my brother’s ill thought out plans or schemes in one way or another.” He sighed with a rueful smile as he handed the large chunk of rock

Brarthroroz. I… er… love it!” Ann

my mate obscure rocks,” Adam said

he’s imitating a penguin’s courtship ritual.” Maeve sniggered as Ann tried desperately

because Lexi’s father would suddenly be under the impression that gifting rocks to his daughters best friend would be an appropriate way to begin a completely inappropriate, and pretty

enjoying getting their rocks off…” she

keep a straight face and push away all the intrusive thoughts that

grinned, “It’s a soulstone. You’re going to need one about that size for each portal you want installed at the base and at the crest of the archway, and an additional five at specific points which

each portal? I hadn’t realized that we would require so many just for one portal!” He breathed in awe as he took the rock from Ann’s hand and examined it

remain accessible and functional whenever they might be required, then yes, seven stones total.” Lord Brarthroroz answered

to misuse by anyone though?” Bartholomew asked as he turned the stone

me Bartholomew?” Lord Brarthroroz frowned as he folded his arms in

will do is fight against

eyes for a moment before focusing

only for certain people. Steve can see to the finer points of attunement. It’s a lot of work and will take a long time but he’s not going anywhere,” Lord Brarthroroz shrugged before his face took on a thoughtful look and he scratched his beard thoughtfully, “A change of