Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 162 Your Mother was Indeed a Witch

Lexi had the grace to look a little embarra*s*sed that her comment had been overheard and she mumbled an apology whilst she avoided eye contact with Bartholomew as he made himself comfortable in an old leather armchair that sat in front of his desk.

“No need to apologize, my dear, I’m fully aware of how people see us outside of these walls. Even more so those with Daemon blood, hmm? Our kind, especially those holding the t*itle of Royal Elder, haven’t always made the best decisions in relation to your people, now, have they?” He smiled warmly as Lexi’s head shot up and she narrowed her eyes at him.

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“How do you know that?” She questioned suspiciously, “I mean about my Daemon heritage. Have you been spying on me?!”

Bartholomew chuckled.

the investigations that preceded it.” He explained with a kind smile, “I’m fully aware of your heritage and I want you to rest a*s*sured

of my parents have behaved in ways that you don’t approve of…” She bristled,

said that,” Bartholomew answered calmly before he was cut off

to say it, your tone said everything. I can read between the lines well enough.” She sneered disdainfully, narrowing her eyes

hand over the top of his balding head as

this, precisely so that no one can draw the wrong conclusions, similar to those that you have reached, with the words that I say.” He said

that during the wars he was one of the lords who were instrumental in supporting our fight and suppressing the aggressors.” Bartholomew continued calmly as Lexi shifted slightly, an unpleasant look on her face as if she doubted his

she chose to focus more on the healing and protection side of things rather than the wanton destruction that her kind is so renowned for.” Bartholomew smiled

forward. Whilst Ann understood the hyper-defensiveness had originated from her years of persecution as a child, unfortunately, she had a hard time

at least give her cause to

parents and you’re telling me that despite all the years of oppression and abuse that my people

on your own character.” Bartholomew answered seriously, “I also wanted you to know that your mother was a valued field medic and cared meticulously for

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