All Chapters of Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate: Chapter 271 - Chapter 280

　　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 th

　　The journey out to the last spot that had been scouted by the Enclave's Specialist handlers and their direwolves had been uncomfortable to say the least.　　The standard black armored transport with tinted windows was not air conditioned, and the heat in the back was stifling. The only breeze came from the window in the front passenger seat, where Lord Brarthroroz was seated next to an obviously tense driver.　　The specialists that accompanied them sat in the front two rows, occasionally throwing worried glances back at the cages, as Lexi grinned unashamedly at them from her seat next to Allen on the back row.　　"Do you have to torment everyone that you come into contact with?" Allen murmured in annoyance as he rolled his eyes.　　"What? I'm just being friendly." Lexi protested with a shrug, her eyes glinting mischievously.　　Allen raised an eyebrow at her as Lexi snorted.　　"Look, I'm hot, I feel like we've been cooped up in this tin can forever and I'm already bored. A girls gotta do

　　Allen took the awe filled chatter between the specialists as a positive sign. They were horrified and terrified at her sheer power as the flames had incinerated the corpse in seconds, and the image of her blazing eyes set within her perfectly calm face and flame wreathed body had seemed almost deity-like.　　He wouldn't be surprised at all if, at least for these three men and those that listened to them, she became an almost mystical figure.　　However, Lexi was unnaturally quiet as they continued on towards the next site and both he and her father had noticed the subtle shift in her aura and the almost depressive cloud of misery that seemed to hang over her.　　Allen reached for Lexi's hand wordlessly as they walked, intertwining their fingers together and squeezing her hand lightly as they walked. She turned to him and smiled half heartedly, but Allen could see the doubt and worry in her eyes.　　Lord Brarthroroz stopped suddenly and stretched.　　"We'll need to take a little stop for a

　　"I would also like to propose that a better schedule be organized for their working hours. Twelve hour shifts within their duties are archaic. I would like to propose a schedule of eight hour shifts, and suggest that the same benefits that apply to pregnant she wolfs, or those with young children be applied to the omega's on staff. They will be allowed a reprieve from their duties until either the children come of age, or if they choose to return to work, I feel that the Enclave should provide additional child care facilities so that the children are not forced into the life of an omega, before they receive proper education."　　"Preposterous! Traditionally an omega learns their duties from a young age! They…"　　"No." Ann's voice cut sharply across the arguments that were bubbling amongst the Elders. "From this moment forward, no child may enter into servitude, or into the staff of households until they have completed their education. Special allowances may be made perhaps for apprent

　　The darkness as they neared the next site was even denser than the previous ones. With five down already and moving on to the sixth, Lexi had already passed the feeling of drained. Despite their breaks between attack's on the sites, the food and drink they had brought only went a short way towards replenishing her energy.　　They came to a stop in front of the stones that had been haphazardly piled around this site, and by the looks of it, the construction of this one was far more recent than the last. There was a visible lack of lichen and moss coating the stones and Lord Brarthroroz frowned as he approached the middle of the circle.　　He bent suddenly and placed his hand on the ground, the faintest flicker of surprise crossed his face before he stood suddenly and looked straight at Lexi with a complicated expression.　　"This one still has faint signs of life." Lord Brarthroroz said softly gesturing to the specialists, "Help me move these. We'll need to be careful if we don't want to