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?” Ann asked

because they’re living in houses, it doesn’t make them any less savage.” Felix snorted, “You know, some of the former occupants who didn’t get out in time were

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

to their way of life, the Government sponsored hunter attacks that had struck fear into the hearts of all supernaturals lessened, and those that were deemed civilized and integrated seamlessly into the

then, the Daemon war

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 humans

had become an ally, not a suspicious diplomatic partner, as each country was split into territories for the leaders of each race to

hard work that had been put into building and maintaining

either, my queen. There were bodies of children that couldn’t have been older than 12.” Aoife murmured quietly as Felix

again. “How long have 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

he dropped his voice a little lower, “But

where this was going at

both sides?” She asked as nonchalantly as she could, but clearly, Adam had caught on to her shift in mood and he placed his arm casually on the back of her chair, rubbing

as the alarm is 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 response of her kingdom