Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Chapter 163

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.

They knew the Sanctuary would be a main target and they wanted to ensure that we survived. The Alpha King at the time, welcomed us and gave us sanctuary, providing apprenticeships to the thousands of children that had suddenly descended upon the city. I was placed as an a*s*sistant to an Elder in the lower ranks of the Royal Enclave at the time, he taught me a lot. As he ascended the ranks, I too followed behind him.”

the Enclave at that time? Wasn’t it

Lexi, you cannot judge one person for the crimes of

eyes although the fury

that I won’t be guarded though,” Lexi

hope that you won’t be permanently on the offensive with us. At least give

back in the chair with a

else about my mother?” Lexi asked as Ann smiled softly to herself and listened to

to see her friend so relaxed and animated for a change, with a rare expression

the creatures could wait for just a little while. This would do far more to

as if her soul had been relieved of

idea that she had lived

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

able to recount these tales quite honestly. She certainly was a spitfire, a lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me, I do

Are you escorting us to where they’re held?” Ann asked

Greyson meet us here, however, I wanted to meet with Lexi first

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