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

attacks first began. They knew the Sanctuary would be

that we survived. The Alpha King

sanctuary, providing apprenticeships to the thousands of children

the city. I was placed as an a*s*sistant to an Elder

taught me a lot. As he ascended the

Bartholomew said sadly, as

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

hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling to wrap

he had divulged as he

from certain individuals and I fought hard

was not what they painted me to be. But you have to remember Lexi,

person for the crimes of their races, nor for the opinions

far better to judge each individual on their own personalities

conclusions based on a small

you understand?”

smallest hint of doubt still flickered in her eyes

and distrust that had

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

Bartholomew chuckled.

you won’t be permanently on the offensive with us. At

us a chance

back in the chair with

my mother?”

listened to Bartholomew regale her with anecdotes

heroism and bravery during

It was nice to see her friend so relaxed and

childlike joy on her face

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

than any

sound that radiated contentment,

of some burden somehow, and

had no idea that she

long and adventurous

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

“It’s a pleasure to be able to recount these tales quite honestly. She certainly

lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains

to.” He answered with a

directed towards Ann.

“Ah, yes. Are you escorting us to

robes

request that Commander Greyson meet us here, however,

meet with Lexi first and clear up any