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 rapid response teams,

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

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from

across the guilty faces of the

of them were responsible for this, but

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

Maeve were

politely that the rogue problem has

do their job? That our former

inaction because nobody could be

installed to protect?”

and are no longer able to do

do.”

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

hurt you more than the

bitterly as she returned to

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in

the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa

How many kingdoms can fight

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

admitted your failings in the past when it came

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

made.”

rippled through the

be closely

the past five years’ activities from each

at the latest.” Ann

to