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

defensively in front

never said that,” Bartholomew answered calmly

say it, your tone

She sneered disdainfully, narrowing

hand over the top

crinkled sadly.

tend to speak in generalizations when it

so that no one can draw

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

accusatory gaze.

is a Daemon Lord who

fact, I believe that during the wars he was

in supporting our fight

Lexi shifted slightly, an unpleasant look on her

doubted his words.

fully aware that your mother was indeed

still she chose

than the

Bartholomew smiled cryptically as he held his silence

as Ann looked between the two of them with

If Bartholomew could win Lexi over, then perhaps she wouldn’t

defensive going forward. Whilst Ann understood the

persecution as

as a

example

own firmly held beliefs about the nature of

“So, what? You researched my parents and you’re telling me that

of oppression and abuse that my people

time? I don’t have to

behave here, well, that is your

where you come from and if anything, the

on your own character.” Bartholomew

to know that your mother

meticulously for our fallen all those years

should be proud of your heritage.” Bartholomew