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

whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

all of them were responsible for this, but she

was it that had allowed the reports to

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

then she would embrace

Maeve

discuss politely that the rogue

do their job? That our former King was allowed

could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to

longer

do.”

voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and

you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

may be, it would still

admitted your failings in the past when it came to

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

rippled through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each area that you

activities from each of your offices in the

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations