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

just because they’re living in houses, it doesn’t make them any less savage.” Felix snorted, “You know, some of the former

on them 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

their way of life, the Government sponsored hunter attacks that had struck fear into the

the Daemon

beings that seemed to be born straight from their own nightmares. As the humans took devastating losses against these unknown foes, the call for

as each country was split into territories for the leaders of each

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

adults displayed outside their walls either, my queen. There were bodies of children

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

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

could almost second-guess where this was going at

from 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

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 settling.” Felix answered matter of factly, before pausing and licking his lips, as if nervous about passing

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