Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 186 The Attacks

The atmosphere in the dining hall was almost unbearably tense, but it gave Ann the perfect vantage point to see which Elders were openly displeased by her actions with Linus.

Thankfully the tension didn’t seem to impact Alpha Felix or his wife in the slightest They sat to Ann’s right, making polite conversation with both herself and Adam as they ate.

“I don’t know about you, your highness, but I always find these official functions a little stuffy.” Felix chuckled as he tore into a chicken leg appreciatively.

Ann smiled graciously, still a little on edge. She didn’t know what to expect from Felix as she hadn’t had any cause to meet with him previously and knew his father by reputation only.

“They can be tiring, yes, especially after such a long journey. Did you encounter any issues on the way here?” She asked politely.

“No. Well, not after we were about 5 miles in past the border anyway. There are a lot of smaller villages that are pretty much ghost towns out there now. The downside of that though is that the rogue population seems to have moved in and taken over.” Felix grimaced.

their own communities?”

them any less savage.” Felix snorted, “You know, some of the former occupants who didn’t get out in time were killed, and their bodies hung from posts outside the walls

mumbled disgruntedly. Even if the rogue’s movements were to gain new territory, it didn’t have to be done in such a brutal manner. Their kind had come a long way in integrating into society since their existence was discovered and it had taken them

that had struck fear into the hearts of all supernaturals lessened, and those that were

the

the call for help had gone out to all leaders

suspicious diplomatic partner, as each country was

emerged Rogue “Traditionalists” began to attack human areas, then the years of hard work

walls either, my queen. There were bodies of

bubbling again. “How long have these attacks been going on?” She asked quietly. “The smaller attacks and what we

said uncertainly with a glance across at Adam as he dropped his voice a little lower, “But on our side at least for around 6 months now, your highness. Although they have been particularly active in the last 3 months or so, gradually becoming bolder in

almost second-guess where this was going at this

an appropriate response from both sides?” She asked as nonchalantly as she could, but clearly, Adam had caught on to

raised, we can respond very quickly and prevent them from settling.” Felix answered matter of factly, before pausing and licking his lips, as if nervous about passing judgment on the