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 rapid

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders

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

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

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

would embrace it and allow them to fear her

and Maeve

to discuss politely that

Enclave did not do their job?

could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer

do.”

A voice rose

more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what

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

the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s

How many kingdoms can fight a

would still leave areas wide open for attack.

past when it came to my father

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

back to