Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 162 Your Mother was Indeed a Witch

Lexi had the grace to look a little embarra*s*sed that her comment had been

overheard and she mumbled an apology whilst she avoided eye contact with

Bartholomew as he made himself comfortable in an old leather armchair that sat in

front of his desk.

“No need to apologize, my dear, I’m fully aware of how people see us outside of these

walls. Even more so those with Daemon blood, hmm? Our kind, especially those

holding the t*itle of Royal Elder, haven’t always made the best decisions in relation to

your people, now, have they?” He smiled warmly as Lexi’s head shot up and she

narrowed her eyes at him.

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“How do you know that?” She questioned suspiciously, “I mean about my Daemon

heritage. Have you been spying on me?!”

Bartholomew chuckled.

“My dear, even with my wolf’s heightened sense of smell being able to pinpoint your

unique scent, I was present during the trial and the investigations that preceded it.” He

explained with a kind smile, “I’m fully aware of your heritage and I want you to rest

a*s*sured that, from me at least, there is no judgment or ill feeling towards you

because of your parentage. It is not something that a child can help.”

“But you’re still a*s*suming that both of my parents have behaved in ways that you

her tone accusing as she

defensively in front of

that,” Bartholomew answered calmly before

tone said everything. I can read between the lines

enough.” She sneered disdainfully, narrowing her eyes at

ran his hand over the top of his

crinkled sadly.

tend to speak in generalizations

no one can draw the wrong

reached, with the words that I say.” He said wearily

accusatory gaze.

am fully aware that your father is a Daemon Lord who has never moved

that during the wars he was one

in supporting our fight and suppressing the

as Lexi shifted slightly, an unpleasant look

doubted his words.

that your mother was indeed a witch, with access to the

magicks through your father, yet still she chose to focus more

rather than the wanton destruction that her

smiled cryptically as he held his

to digest his words as Ann looked

If Bartholomew could win Lexi over, then perhaps

defensive going forward. Whilst Ann

persecution as

trusting people as a

example for

own firmly held beliefs about the

You researched my parents and

and abuse that my people have suffered, things will be

I don’t have to be on my guard

behave here, well, that

aware that we know where you come from and if anything,

your heritage, but on your own character.”

your mother

fallen all those years ago. She was a remarkable woman

of your heritage.” Bartholomew explained, his voice full