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.

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

in the Enclave at that time? Wasn’t it hard?” Lexi asked,

you have to remember Lexi, you cannot judge one person for the crimes of their

eyes although

guarded though,” Lexi grumbled quickly

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

quietly and settled back in the chair with a

Lexi asked as Ann smiled softly to herself and listened

to see her friend so relaxed and animated for a change, with a rare expression of childlike joy on her face as she listened

while. This would do far more to win Lexi’s trust and cooperation than any hollow

her soul had been

I had no idea that

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

quite honestly. She certainly was a spitfire, a lot like yourself actually, and as much as it pains me, I do believe we

to where they’re held?” Ann asked

meet us here, however, I wanted to meet with

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