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 folded

in

never said that,” Bartholomew answered calmly before he was

“You didn’t have to say it, your tone said everything. I can read between

sneered disdainfully, narrowing her

sighed and ran his hand over the top of his balding head

crinkled sadly.

find that I tend to speak in

that no one can draw the wrong conclusions, similar

with the words that I say.” He said wearily

accusatory gaze.

father is a Daemon Lord

in fact, I believe that during the wars he was one of

supporting our fight and suppressing the aggressors.”

as Lexi shifted slightly, an unpleasant look on her face as if

doubted his words.

fully aware that your mother was indeed a

yet still she chose to focus more on the healing

than the wanton

for.” Bartholomew smiled cryptically as

as Ann looked between the two of them

over, then perhaps she wouldn’t

going forward. Whilst Ann understood

as a child, unfortunately, she had a hard

people as a

Bartholomew could set the example for future

own firmly held

what? You researched my parents and you’re telling me that despite all

people have suffered,

to be on

well, that is your

aware that we know where you come

your heritage, but on your own character.” Bartholomew answered seriously,

that your mother

those years ago. She was a

your heritage.” Bartholomew explained, his voice