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.”

steps and set up rapid

we have apparently just sat

homes and slaughtered where

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the elders in

understood that not all of them were responsible for

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

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace

she and Maeve

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That our former King was allowed

nobody could be bothered

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer able to do the

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

you more than

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

be, it would still leave areas wide open

past when it came to my father and

want to know is what exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

words though, I will be closely

five years’ activities

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

back to watch the