Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Chapter 162

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.

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

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

Bartholomew answered calmly before

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

and ran his hand over the top of his balding head as his forehead crinkled

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, with the words that I say.” He

against our realm, in fact, I 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 shifted slightly, an unpleasant look

protection side of things rather than the wanton destruction that her kind is so renowned for.” Bartholomew smiled cryptically as he held his silence for a moment, allowing Lexi to digest his words as Ann looked between the two

brash and defensive going forward. Whilst Ann understood the hyper-defensiveness had

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

all the years of oppression and abuse that my people have suffered, things

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 explained, his voice full of

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