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.”

her. “It would have been a different

you

deal though. Well, not right now anyway. I’ll chat to you about it when we get some

to know right now, there was other business to attend to. “Bartholomew, you wanted to discuss

the territory that he is responsible for borders our kingdom. There have been a lot

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

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

refusing to live comfortably, in safety?” Adam

true for all beings. Some wish to be truly free to live as they please…” “Murdering, pillaging, and taking what they see as theirs?” Adam snorted as the jaw in his muscle

survive and the weak are a burden. It

question a thing.” Lexi interjected, “Just round them up and chuck them in for sentencing. Surely

who will try them for their crimes, hmm? Our kingdom for the crimes they committed here, or our neighbor’s

incredulously. “Are you for real? Can’t one of you just try

extradition treaties? As rogues they are technically stateless, so how should we proceed with that knowledge? You know…” “Doesn’t matter!” Lexi said

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

policy.” Maeve smirked. ‘Maeve we can’t! How does that make us any better than them?!’ Ann answered in exasperation as Maeve yawned