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.

trying to form their own

houses, it doesn’t make them any less savage.” Felix snorted, “You know, some

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

the humans began to see them as less of a threat to their way of life, the Government sponsored hunter attacks that had struck fear into the hearts of all supernaturals lessened, and

then, the Daemon war

outmatched and outnumbered by savage beings that seemed to be born straight from their own nightmares. As the humans took devastating losses against these unknown foes, the call for help had gone out to all leaders of the supernatural communities and they rallied around, eventually securing victory and enabling the

partner, as each country was split into territories for the leaders of each race to govern as

human areas, then the years of hard

of children that couldn’t have been older than 12.”

these attacks been going on?” She asked quietly. “The smaller attacks and what we thought were raids for supplies have been happening for a few years

by them with remaining inhabitants slain?” “Well, I can’t speak for your kingdom,” Felix 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

going at this point, but she had

as she could, but clearly, Adam had caught on to her shift in mood and he placed his arm casually on the

up on our side of the border. They’re stationed at intervals along its length with regular patrols between. As soon as the alarm is raised, we can respond very quickly and prevent them from