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 a main target

King at the time,

to the thousands

descended upon the city. I was placed as an

taught me a lot. As

behind him.” Bartholomew said sadly,

though, didn’t you face

it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling

had divulged as he

indeed a lot of prejudice from

they painted me to be. But you have to remember Lexi, you

their races,

better to judge each individual on their own personalities and

than reach false conclusions based on a small percentage

you understand?”

the smallest hint of doubt

the fury and distrust that had flickered there previously had

won’t

Bartholomew chuckled.

hope that you won’t be permanently

give us a chance

again quietly and settled back in the chair with a

else about my mother?” Lexi asked

regale her with anecdotes and

and bravery during the

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

on her

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

any hollow

that radiated contentment, as if her soul had

some burden somehow,

Thank you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had no idea that

long and

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

recount these tales quite honestly. She certainly was

much as it pains me, I do believe we

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

directed towards Ann.

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

smoothing down his robes absentmindedly as

request that Commander Greyson meet us here,

Lexi first and clear up any