Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate By A E Randell Chapter 176
Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell
Chapter 176 Rogues
After the exertions of the morning, both Ann and Adam had napped briefly before
making their way to the dining hall and grabbing some lunch, before heading down to
Bartholomew’s office for a meeting that had been scheduled, only to find Lexi already
there.
Ann marveled at the way that Lexi had seemingly grown fond of this particr Elder
and was happy to let her guard down around him. The fact that she was reclined so
Ann incredibly happy.
There were very few ces where Lexi was truly epted for who she was, and after
initially being concerned that she would encounter a lot of difficulties here as well, she
was pleased to have been proven wrong. “Oh, wonderful! I’m pleased you came! I’ve
been boring Lexi with tales of my past exploits for longer than she has cared to
imagine I’m sure!” Bartholomew chuckled as he stood to greet them.
“He’s a filthy liar! “Lexi interjected casually with a wave of her hand, “I’m not bored at
all. In fact, I could probably spend the rest of my days listening to tales of his
adventurous youth.”
“Ah, you humor an old man, my dear. I’m sure your father has far more interesting
tales to tell from his youth, after all, what could possiblypare to a Daemon Lord’s
exploits.” He chuckled, mildly embarrassed by her open praise.
Lexi snorted.
“Yeah, if he could actually remember half of what he did, I’m sure it would be
fascinating. I suppose it’s one of the downfalls of living an obscenely long life.”
“I’m just pleased to see you happy, Lexi.” Ann grinned as she sat down opposite her.
“It would have been a different story entirely if you had seen me a few hours ago,”
Lexi muttered as she sipped her coffee slowly.
“Really? What happened? Are you okay?” Ann asked, suddenly concerned.
“I’m sure you’ll hear about it eventually. It’s no big deal though. Well, not right now
anyway. I’ll chat to you about it when we get some girly time, okay?” She replied with
a half smile and a look full of meaning.
Instantly, Ann understood that her problem was more than likely involving a man,
romantically would be her best guess, and as much as she wanted to know right now,N?velDrama.Org (C) content.
there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted to discuss
something with us? About an envoy was it?” Ann asked leaning back leisurely and
taking hold of Adam’s hand.
“Yes. Actually, it’s an Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His father is a high-ranking
noble over there, and the territory that he is responsible for borders our kingdom.
There have been a lot of issues in regards to rogue attacks along
some of the smaller settlements that dot either side of the border.” Bartholomew
exined carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues with rogues for years.”
Ann eximed in surprise. “Not since we moved to begin integrating the independents
in the major cities”
“That is true, my Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions that refuse to
sit quietly and live under the rule of what they see as just another pack.” Bartholomew
sighed.
“So they are actively refusing to livefortably, in safety?” Adam asked a little
incredulously. Bartholomew chuckled.
“You must remember that for us, it isfortable in this kingdom. We thrive on order
and rules andws and expectations, but that is not true for all beings. Some wish to
be truly free to live as they please…” “Murdering, piging, and taking what they see
as theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his muscle began clenching tightly.
“The way of the ancient wolves, yes. Where the strongest survive and the weak are a
burden. It is not an easy life by any means, and one must question why they choose it
so freely…”
“Bullshit. You don’t have to question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just round them up and
chuck them in for sentencing. Surely it’s safer that way?”
“Ah, but then who will try them for their crimes, hmm? Our kingdom for the crimes they
Lexi looked at him incredulously. “Are you for real? Can’t one of you just try them first
and then send them to the other kingdom to face trial there?”
“And would that be before or after sentencing? And who goes first? What about the
current extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless, so how should
we proceed with that knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t matter!” Lexi said loudly, “I
suddenly decided that I don’t give a shit.”
Annughed despite herself and Lexi nced across at her with a withering look. “I
don’t know why you do it to yourself, Ann. f‘****g politics and politicians and
diplomacy,” she said as she shuddered “I don’t know why you can’t just round them up
and kill them, or at least imprison them, senseless attacks would stop, there’s scum
off the streets and everyone’s happy.”
‘I agree with Lexi’s ‘smash everything until they do what we want’, policy.” Maeve
smirked. ‘Maeve we can’t! How does that make us any better than them?!’ Ann
answered in exasperation as Maeve yawned loudly while she exined.
‘Fine. They want to live like primal wolves, then let the males face the Alpha’s Justice,
and the females can face the Luna’s justice.’ Maeve shrugged nonchntly. ‘That
way, you’re only giving them what they want.’
Ann shuddered involuntarily.
‘Maeve, there is a reason that was ouwed.’ Ann admonished quietly.
‘Yeah, there’s also a reason that the independents integrated into a stable society, but
if these rogue wannabes want to live by the old rules I think we should let them.’
Maeve snorted.
“Everything okay, Ann?” Bartholomew asked as her face gradually sank into an
expression of apprehension. “Yeah, I’m fine, Bartholomew, thank you for asking
though.” Ann smiled apologetically, “I was just exining to Maeve why her solution of
the Alpha’s justice wasn’t appropriate.”
“What’s that?” Lexi frowned.
Ann sighed heavily and nced sideways at Adam before continuing. “It’s essentially
a public execution.” “Oh. Well, if murdering is in their Modus Operandi, then ya know,
an eye for an eye and all that.” Lexi nodded approvingly, “I like your style Maeve.” Ann
snorted.
“Funnily enough Maeve also said she approved of your idea. She called it your
‘smash everything until they do what we want’, policy.”
“Dear Goddess, if those two were ever politicians together imagine the havoc…”
Adam muttered under his breath in disgusted awe as he nced across at
Bartholomew.
“I think both Maeve and I would like to call it organized chaos andpliance…” Lexi
sniggered.