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

along the border whilst we have apparently

and slaughtered where they

Just

intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this,

it that had

If it meant making the Enclave

keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

their job? That our former King was

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

installed to protect?” Ann

no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

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

it? Do my words hurt you more than

snorted bitterly as she

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

in

the elders and

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight

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

your failings in the past when it came to my father and

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as

I will be closely reviewing each area that

activities

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with