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.”

and set up rapid

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from

faces of the

of them were responsible for this, but she needed

was it that

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

then she would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

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

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?”

are no longer

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more than the savage claws

bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a war on two

they may be, it would still

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

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

closely reviewing each

the past five years’ activities from

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to