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

of…” She bristled, her

defensively in front of

answered calmly before he

to say it, your tone said everything. I can read

sneered disdainfully, narrowing her eyes at him

and ran his hand over the top

crinkled sadly.

find that I tend to speak in generalizations when it

one can draw the wrong conclusions, similar

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

accusatory gaze.

is a Daemon Lord who

during the

supporting our fight and

shifted slightly, an unpleasant

doubted his words.

“I am also fully aware that your mother was indeed a witch, with access to

father, yet still she chose to focus more on the

side of things rather than the wanton destruction that her kind

renowned for.” Bartholomew smiled cryptically as he held his silence for

Lexi to digest his words as Ann looked between the two of

then perhaps she wouldn’t

defensive going forward. Whilst Ann understood the

persecution as a

as

example for future

own firmly

You researched my parents and you’re

oppression and abuse that my people have suffered, things will

to be on my guard

here, well, that

that we know where you come from

but on your own character.” Bartholomew answered

to know that your mother was a valued field medic and

all those years ago. She was

proud of your heritage.” Bartholomew explained, his voice full of