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 up rapid response teams, fortified

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders

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

Who was it that had

If it meant making the Enclave

she would embrace it and allow them

she and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue

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

nobody could

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

you more than the savage

bitterly

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

How many kingdoms can fight a war

may be, it would still leave areas

your failings in the past when it came to my

exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with