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.

they’re trying to form their

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.”

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

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 those that were

then, the

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

human government had become an ally, not a suspicious diplomatic partner, as each country was split into

“Traditionalists” began to attack human areas, then the years of hard work that had been put into building and maintaining their

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

going on?” She asked quietly. “The smaller attacks and what we thought were raids for

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

almost second-guess where this was going at this point, but she

caught on to her shift in mood and he placed his

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

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