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

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

and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

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

guilty faces of

understood that not all of them were responsible for

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

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

with inaction because nobody could be

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

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

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and

fight a war

still leave areas wide

in the past when it came to

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each area that you

of the past five years’ activities from

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the