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.

investigations that preceded it.” He explained with a kind smile, “I’m fully aware

in ways that you don’t approve of…” She bristled, her tone accusing as she folded her arms defensively in front

never said that,” Bartholomew answered calmly before he was cut off

said everything. I can read between the lines well enough.” She sneered disdainfully, narrowing her eyes at him

over the top of his balding head

I tend to speak in generalizations when it comes to topics such as this, precisely so that no one can draw the wrong conclusions, similar to those that you have reached,

believe 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

of things rather than the wanton destruction that her kind is so

could win Lexi over, 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, unfortunately, she had a hard

for future interactions, and at least give her cause to question her own firmly held beliefs

that my people have suffered, things will be different this time? I don’t have to be

Royal Elders judge not on your heritage, but on your own character.” Bartholomew answered seriously, “I also wanted you to know that your mother

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