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

began. They knew the Sanctuary would be a

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

providing apprenticeships to the thousands of

city. I was placed as

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

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

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

Lexi asked, clearly struggling

everything he had divulged as he nodded

lot of prejudice from certain individuals

I was not what they painted me to be.

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

each individual on their own personalities and

reach false conclusions based on a small percentage of individuals.

you understand?”

Lexi nodded slowly, but the smallest hint of doubt

the fury and distrust that had

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

Bartholomew chuckled.

“That’s fair, but I hope that you won’t be permanently on the offensive with

a

settled back in

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

herself and listened to Bartholomew regale her with anecdotes

and bravery during

nice to see her friend so relaxed

joy on her

could wait for just a little while. This

Lexi’s trust and cooperation than any hollow words and

Lexi sighed heavily, a sound that radiated

some burden

Thank you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had

and adventurous

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

recount these tales quite honestly. She

as much

to.” He answered with a

directed towards Ann.

to where they’re held?” Ann asked as

down his robes absentmindedly as he did

was going to request that Commander Greyson meet

meet with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings