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 rapid response teams, fortified

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the elders in

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

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

making the Enclave see the side

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to

longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

bitterly

and the perceived

to think that

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the room as

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when

exactly you intend to do

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

closely reviewing each area that

five years’ activities

evening at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with