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.”

have taken proactive steps and

have

their homes and slaughtered

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s

of the elders in attendance,

of them were

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

meant making the Enclave see the side of

she would embrace it and allow

Maeve

politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

you were installed to

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

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

would still leave areas

failings in the past when it came to my father

what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

low murmur rippled through the

will be closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of your offices in

evening at the latest.”

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