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,

positions along the border whilst we have apparently

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders

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

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

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were

to discuss politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to protect?”

too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

and the

that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room as little lightbulbs

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

admitted your failings in the past when it came

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each

activities from each

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

Maeve settled back to watch the