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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

border whilst we have apparently just

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in attendance,

She understood that not all of them were responsible for

that

making the

she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

Maeve were

discuss politely that the rogue

Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

get away with inaction because nobody could

to protect?”

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly

change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

closely reviewing each area that you all

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

at the

Maeve settled back to watch the