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.”

see you happy, Lexi.” Ann grinned as she sat down opposite her. “It would have been a different story entirely if you had

happened? Are you okay?” Ann

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

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

there, and the territory that he is

that dot either side of the border.” Bartholomew explained carefully. “Rogue attacks? But we haven’t had issues with rogues for

true, my Queen, however, there are some breakaway factions that refuse to sit quietly

actively refusing to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam

this kingdom. We thrive on order and rules and laws and expectations, but that is not true for all beings. Some wish to be truly free

Where the strongest survive and the weak are a burden. It is not an easy life by any means, and one must

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

hmm? Our kingdom for the crimes they committed here, or our neighbor’s kingdom for the

Can’t one of you just try

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

Ann. f‘****g politics and politicians and diplomacy,” she said as she shuddered “I

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