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 would be a main target and

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

to the

city. I was placed as an a*s*sistant to an Elder in the lower

taught me a lot. As

him.” Bartholomew said sadly, as his eyes

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

Wasn’t it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling to wrap her head

he had divulged

a lot of prejudice from certain individuals

they painted me to be. But you

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

to judge each individual on their own personalities and their own

based on a

you understand?”

smallest hint of doubt still flickered in her

fury and distrust that had flickered there previously had all

I won’t be guarded though,” Lexi

Bartholomew chuckled.

won’t

us a chance

again quietly and settled back in the chair

you tell me anything else about my mother?” Lexi asked

regale her with anecdotes and tales of

and bravery during the Daemon

friend so relaxed and animated for a

childlike joy on her face as she

creatures could wait for just a little while. This would

than any hollow words and

a sound that radiated contentment,

burden

“Wow. Thank you, Bartholomew. Honestly. I had no

and

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

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

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

to.” He answered

directed towards Ann.

us to where they’re held?” Ann asked as

robes absentmindedly

“Yes, I was going to request that Commander

and clear