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

along the border whilst we have apparently just

and slaughtered where they

Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but she

was it that

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

to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

not do their job? That our former

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to protect?”

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice

my words hurt you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

up in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

it would still leave

past when

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

closely

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to watch