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.”

taken proactive steps and set up

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the

understood that not all of them were responsible for

was it that had allowed the reports to slide

meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely

Enclave did not do their

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

you were installed to

longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

my words hurt you more than the savage claws

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and

think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what Narcissa and her

in the

of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

it would still

failings in the past

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you all

years’ activities from each of your offices

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

as Maeve settled back to