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.

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

it hard?” Lexi asked, clearly struggling

they painted me to be. But you have to remember Lexi, you cannot judge one person for the crimes of

of doubt still flickered in her eyes although the fury and

I won’t be guarded though,” Lexi grumbled

the offensive with

back in the chair with a thoughtful

Ann smiled softly to herself and listened

a change, with a rare expression

would do far more to win Lexi’s trust and cooperation than

sighed heavily, a sound that radiated contentment, as if her soul had been relieved of some burden somehow,

Honestly. I had no idea that she had lived such

Bartholomew chuckled good-naturedly.

much as it pains me, I do believe we have some very pressing matters to

they’re held?” Ann asked as

meet with Lexi first and clear up any misunderstandings that she may have about working

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