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

have apparently

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this,

Who was it that had allowed the

it meant making the

would embrace it

she and Maeve

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

their job? That our former

inaction because nobody could be bothered

you were installed to protect?”

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

more than the savage claws and teeth

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

in the room as

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

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

past

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the

closely reviewing each

the past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann said

to watch the