Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 190 The Rogue Problem

Gasps of horror could be heard from around the room as they conferred amongst

themselves whilst Cornelius stood, isolated and speechless in the face of such a

verbal assault.

It was glaringly obvious that not a single person here had challenged her father and

had allowed themselves to become complacent in their duties.

“I am waiting for you to make me understand, Cornelius,” Ann growled, her eyes

flashing a dangerous gold as the realization set in amongst the Elders that Ann was

looking for someone to blame for this colossal tragedy.

When Cornelius didn’t reply, instead looking around himself for support from his

colleagues, and finding none, he bowed his head in shame.

Ann stood slowly, approaching Cornelius with fury radiating from her and he knew

instantly that his former attitude towards her was entirely misplaced.

The raw strength and power that rolled off her so effortlessly meant that she was a

formidable foe, and with her consort at her side, this was not a wise enemy to have

made, despite his misgivings about a female holding the title.

“Make me understand Cornelius.” She hissed menacingly as she stopped,

centimeters from his face, “I am to hold diplomatic talks with an honored guest who

has come to us with concerns about the rogue population that harries our borders and

kills our people, yet I find that not a single person among you has lifted a finger to

help.”

and set up rapid response teams,

whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just let that

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

of

them were responsible for

to blame. Who was it that had allowed

threats? If it meant making

would embrace it and allow them

Maeve were

discuss politely that the

not do their job? That our former King

could

to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and

that allowing

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

past when it

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

will be closely reviewing

past five years’ activities from each of

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with