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.”

Title of the document

“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

Sanctuary would be a main target and they

Alpha King at the

apprenticeships to the thousands of children that

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

Royal Enclave at the time, he taught me a

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

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

Lexi asked, clearly struggling

had divulged

a lot of prejudice from certain

to be. But you have to remember Lexi, you

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

judge each individual on their

false conclusions based on a

you understand?”

but the smallest hint

and distrust that had flickered there previously

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

Bartholomew chuckled.

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

a chance first,

Lexi nodded again quietly and settled back in the

anything else about my mother?” Lexi asked as Ann smiled softly

and listened to Bartholomew regale her

heroism and bravery during the Daemon

It was nice to see her friend so relaxed and animated for a

childlike joy on her

for just a little while. This would do far

trust and cooperation than any hollow words and empty

sighed heavily, a sound that radiated contentment,

some burden somehow,

Thank you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had

long and adventurous

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

be able to recount these tales

much as it pains me, I do

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

directed towards Ann.

escorting us to where

his robes absentmindedly as

that Commander Greyson

to meet with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings that she may