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

Sanctuary would be a main target and they

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

to the thousands

placed as

Enclave at the time, he taught

him.” Bartholomew said sadly, as his eyes

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

asked, clearly struggling to wrap her head

had divulged

a lot of prejudice from

me to be. But you have to remember

person for the crimes of their races, nor

It is far better to judge each individual on their

conclusions based on a

you understand?”

smallest hint of doubt

that had flickered

won’t be

Bartholomew chuckled.

won’t be permanently on the offensive with us.

a chance first,

Lexi nodded again quietly and settled back

you tell me anything else about my mother?” Lexi

and listened to Bartholomew regale her with

bravery

her friend so

childlike joy on her face as she listened

for just a little while. This would do far more to

any hollow words and

Lexi sighed heavily, a sound that radiated contentment, as if her soul

of some burden somehow, and

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

long and

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

a pleasure to be able to recount these tales quite honestly. She certainly was

lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me, I do believe

to attend to.” He answered

directed towards Ann.

us to where they’re

his robes absentmindedly as he

was going to request that Commander Greyson meet us

to meet with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings