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 that, from me at least, there is no judgment or ill feeling towards you because of your parentage. It is not something that a

approve of…” She bristled, her tone

calmly before he was cut

to say it, your tone said everything. I can read between the lines well

hand over the top of his

that no one can draw the wrong conclusions,

the wars he was one of the lords who were instrumental in supporting our fight and suppressing

yet still she chose to focus more on the healing and protection side of things rather than the wanton destruction that her

then perhaps she wouldn’t be as brash and defensive going forward. Whilst Ann understood the hyper-defensiveness had originated from her years of persecution as a child,

future interactions, and at least give her cause to question her own firmly held beliefs about the nature of

parents and you’re telling me that despite all the years of oppression and abuse that my people have suffered, things will be different

answered seriously, “I also wanted you to know that your mother was a valued field medic and cared meticulously for our fallen all those years ago. She was a remarkable woman and you should be proud of your heritage.” Bartholomew

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