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, fortified

positions along the border whilst we have

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

faces of the elders in attendance, including

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to

what she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

nobody could be bothered to speak up for

were installed to protect?”

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

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

Do my words hurt you more than the savage

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and

to think that

be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in

in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past

to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

I will be closely reviewing each area

years’ activities from each of

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

Maeve settled back to watch