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

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

and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of

not all of them were

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

it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

their job? That our former King

could be bothered

were installed to protect?”

too comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

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

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

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

to think that allowing the rogue

borders could be exactly

the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when it

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

made.”

rippled through the room

be closely reviewing each area that you all

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

settled back to