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

whilst we have apparently just

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders

understood that not all of them were

Who was it that had allowed the reports to

threats? If it meant making the

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

she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

away with inaction because nobody could

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what Narcissa and

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

past when it came

exactly you

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

will be closely reviewing each

five years’ activities from

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

Maeve settled back to watch the