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

whilst we have apparently just

and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of

that not all of them were responsible for this, but

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

If it meant making the Enclave see

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King

inaction because nobody could

were installed to

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

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

hurt you more than the savage

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the

that

exactly what Narcissa and her

in the room

the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

can fight a war on two

would still leave areas

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

of the past five years’ activities from

consort by tomorrow evening at the

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations