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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

have apparently just sat idly

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the elders

were responsible for this, but she

it that

If it meant making the

keep hidden, then she would embrace

what she and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

with inaction because nobody could be

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

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

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

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

it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

in the past when it came to my father and

you intend to do to rectify

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

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

the past five years’ activities from each of

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch the conversations