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

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just

their homes and

Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

She understood that not all of them were responsible

was it that had allowed the reports to slide

If it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

she and Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

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

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann

and are no longer able to do the

do.”

voice rose

you more than the savage

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa and

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

minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave

admitted your failings in the past when it came

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

at the

as Maeve settled back to watch the