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.”

proactive steps and set up

the border whilst we have

from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from

of

She understood that not all of them were responsible for

Who was it that had

it meant making the Enclave see the side of

would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

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

to protect?” Ann

too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue population

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and

How many kingdoms can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past

What I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

through the room as

closely reviewing

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

evening at the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch the conversations with