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

ensure that we survived. The Alpha King

to the

I was placed as an a*s*sistant to an Elder

taught me a lot. As he ascended the ranks, I

said sadly, as his eyes clouded

“Even with your heritage though, didn’t you face prejudice here in

Wasn’t it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling

everything he had divulged as he nodded

indeed a lot of prejudice from certain

painted me to be. But you have to remember

of their

It is far better to judge each individual on their own personalities and

than reach false conclusions based on a small

you understand?”

nodded slowly, but the smallest hint of doubt still flickered in her

that had flickered there previously had all but

that I won’t be guarded though,” Lexi grumbled

Bartholomew chuckled.

won’t

us a chance first,

again quietly and settled back in the chair

my mother?” Lexi asked as Ann smiled softly

regale her

heroism and bravery

friend so relaxed and

on her

for just a little

than any hollow

radiated contentment, as if

burden

you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had no idea that she had lived

long and adventurous

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

be able to recount these tales quite honestly. She certainly

like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me,

to attend to.” He

directed towards Ann.

“Ah, yes. Are you escorting us to where they’re held?” Ann asked

down his robes

was going to request that Commander Greyson meet us here,

to meet with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings