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

have apparently just

and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let

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

guilty faces of

were responsible for

blame. Who was it that had

meant making the

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

Maeve were

politely

their job? That our former King was

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to protect?” Ann

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

more than the savage claws and teeth

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and

think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

in the room as

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

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

past when it came to my father and

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

will be closely reviewing each

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch