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, fortified

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders in attendance,

were responsible for this, but she needed

that

making the Enclave see the side of her

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

she and Maeve were

discuss politely that

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

could be bothered

installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa

change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide

failings in the past

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

rippled through the room

my words though, I will be closely reviewing

of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

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

Maeve settled back to