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.”

steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified

whilst we have apparently just sat idly

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

Who was it that had allowed the reports to

meant making the

keep hidden, then she would embrace

she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the

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

could

were installed to protect?” Ann

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

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

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

you sit there pitying yourself and

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

could be exactly what Narcissa

in the room as little

of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

it would still leave areas

past when it

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each area that you all

five years’ activities from each of your

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

to watch the conversations