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

we survived. The Alpha King at the time, welcomed us and gave

sanctuary, providing apprenticeships to the thousands of children that

city. I was placed as an

Enclave at the time, he taught

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

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

Wasn’t it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly

had divulged as he nodded

lot of prejudice from

painted me to be. But you have

one person for the crimes of their races, nor

better to judge each individual on their own personalities

based on a

you understand?”

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

and distrust that had flickered

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

Bartholomew chuckled.

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

give us a

and settled back

anything else about my mother?” Lexi asked

regale her with anecdotes and tales

bravery

was nice to see her friend so relaxed and

joy on her face

creatures could wait for just a little while. This would

cooperation than any hollow words and empty

radiated contentment,

relieved of some burden somehow,

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

and

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

pleasure to be able to recount these tales

spitfire, a lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me, I

attend to.” He answered with

directed towards Ann.

us to where they’re held?”

down his robes absentmindedly

was going to request that Commander

wanted to meet with Lexi first and clear up any