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 set up rapid response teams,

along the border whilst we have

homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from

of

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

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

it meant making the Enclave see

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

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

nobody could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

more

bitterly

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa

change in the room as little

and

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

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

failings in the past when it

know is what exactly you

made.”

through the

will be closely reviewing each

past five years’ activities from each of your offices

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch