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

knew the Sanctuary would be a main target

King at the time, welcomed us and gave

to the thousands of children that

I was placed as an a*s*sistant to an Elder in the lower

Enclave at the time, he taught me a lot. As he ascended the ranks,

behind him.” Bartholomew said sadly, as his eyes clouded with

heritage though, didn’t you face prejudice here in the Enclave

it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling to wrap her head

divulged as he nodded

indeed a lot of prejudice from

to be. But

judge one person for the crimes of their races, nor

to judge each individual on their own

conclusions based

you understand?”

hint

the fury and distrust that had flickered there previously had all but

“This doesn’t mean that I won’t

Bartholomew chuckled.

“That’s fair, but I hope that you won’t be permanently on the offensive with us.

a chance

and settled back in the

“Can you tell me anything else about my mother?” Lexi asked as Ann smiled

herself and listened to Bartholomew regale her with anecdotes and

bravery during

see her friend so relaxed and

of childlike joy on

the creatures could wait for just a little while. This would do far

Lexi’s trust and cooperation than any hollow words

radiated contentment, as if her

relieved of some burden somehow, and

had no

and

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

recount

as much as it pains me, I

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

directed towards Ann.

us to where they’re held?” Ann asked

robes

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

with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings that she may