Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

There were very few places where Lexi was truly accepted 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 possibly compare 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.”

sat down opposite her. “It would have been a different story entirely if you had

you

you about it when we get some girly time, okay?” She replied with a

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, 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

an Alpha from a neighboring Kingdom. His father is a high-ranking noble over there, and the territory that he is responsible for

side of the border.” Bartholomew explained carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues with rogues for years.” Ann exclaimed in surprise.

sit quietly and live under the rule of

are actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam asked a little incredulously. Bartholomew

on order and rules and laws and expectations, but that is not true for all beings. Some wish to be truly free to live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging, and taking what they see as theirs?”

the weak are a burden. It is not an easy life by any means, and one must question why

to question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just round them up

the crimes they committed here, or

Can’t one of you just try

or after sentencing? And who goes first? What about the current extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless, so how should we proceed

said as she shuddered “I don’t know why you can’t just round them up and kill them, or at least imprison them,

can’t! How does that make us any better than them?!’ Ann answered in exasperation as Maeve yawned loudly