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

we have

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

faces of the elders in

not all of them were

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

meant making the

she would embrace it and

and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

their job? That our

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to

are no longer

do.”

A voice rose

my words hurt you more

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what

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

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

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

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

your failings in the past

want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

words though, I will be closely reviewing

activities from

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch