Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 163 The Daemon War

“Times were very different back then and I had been dumped on the doorstep of the

Moon Goddess’s Sanctuary that used to stand at the midpoint of our Kingdom.” He

continued with the slightest hint of regret as he sighed again, a little more softly this

time.

“I try not to dwell on it too much as I know it was done in an effort to give me a better

life than a clan less Vampire and a rogue shifter could give me back then. Now, of

course, things are very much different. You can settle anywhere in the kingdom as

long as you register with the authorities, perhaps even join a community if they are

willing, although being independent is certainly something to be admired…”

Bartholomew rambled a little before stopping and grimacing apologetically. “Ah, I’m

sorry, I appear to have wandered off on a tangent. It happens sometimes.”

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“It’s okay. But, Bartholomew, wasn’t the Sanctuary destroyed during the war though?”

Ann frowned.

So much of their history and monuments had been destroyed in that dark period of the

war between the Daemon Lords and their realm. Despite the efforts of so many good

people, parts of the land were still so badly tainted by the darkness that they had been

sealed and were guarded closely to ensure that no one wandered into them by

mistake.

“It was indeed.” Bartholomew nodded slowly at Ann.

“Then, you lived through the Daemon War?” Lexi asked curiously.

“I did indeed. I was evacuated with the other children and the priestesses when the

the Sanctuary would be a main

ensure that we survived. The Alpha King

sanctuary, providing apprenticeships to the

as an a*s*sistant

at the time, he taught me a lot. As he

said sadly, as his

with your heritage though, didn’t you face

Lexi asked, clearly struggling

divulged as he

indeed a lot of prejudice from certain individuals and

not what they painted me to be. But

judge one person for the crimes of their races, nor

each individual on their own

based on a small percentage of individuals.

you understand?”

slowly, but the smallest hint of doubt still flickered in

had flickered there previously had all but

won’t be guarded though,” Lexi

Bartholomew chuckled.

but I hope that you won’t be permanently on the offensive with us.

give us a

settled back in the chair with

else about my

Bartholomew regale

mother’s heroism and bravery during the

friend so relaxed and animated for a

of childlike joy on her

for just a

any hollow

a sound that radiated contentment, as if her soul had

of some burden

Thank you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had

and adventurous

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

to recount these tales quite honestly.

lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me, I do believe we

some very pressing matters to attend to.” He answered with a

directed towards Ann.

us to where

his robes absentmindedly as he

“Yes, I was going to request that Commander Greyson meet us

to meet with Lexi first and clear up any