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.”

taken proactive steps and set up

along the border whilst we have apparently

their homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

was it that had allowed the reports to

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the

she would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former King was allowed

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

A voice

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and

many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past when it came to my father and

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

of the past five years’ activities from each of your

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

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