Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

“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.

to form their own communities?” Ann asked

mass murderers? Sure, if you want to call them communities. Although honestly, just 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 killed, and their bodies hung from posts outside the walls to serve as a warning.” Ann grimaced as her

without affecting our own kind,” Felix 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 centuries to build this level of trust

had struck fear into the hearts of all supernaturals lessened, and those that were deemed civilized and integrated seamlessly into the human world

then, the Daemon

losses against these unknown foes, the call for help had gone out to all leaders of the supernatural communities and they

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

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

were bodies of children that couldn’t have been older than 12.” Aoife murmured quietly as Felix nodded

placed her cutlery down on the table carefully, feeling her anger bubbling again. “How long have these attacks been going on?” She asked quietly. “The smaller attacks and what we thought were

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

going

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

As soon 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