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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders in

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

that had allowed the reports to

it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve

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

Enclave did not do their job? That our

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

you more than the savage claws and

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

any of you stop to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the elders and

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it came to my father and

you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing

the past five years’ activities

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

as Maeve settled back to watch the