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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the elders in

of them were

it that had allowed the

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

their job? That

nobody could be bothered

installed to protect?”

and are no longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

it? Do my words hurt you more than the

bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

could be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

kingdoms can fight a war

they may be, it would still

failings in the past

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

words though, I will be closely reviewing each

five years’ activities from each of your offices in

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with