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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where

Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the

all of them were responsible for this, but she

Who was it that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making the

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

Maeve were

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

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

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

installed to protect?” Ann

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

do.”

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

you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

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

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

be, it would still leave areas wide open for

past

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

made.”

through the room as they

I will be closely

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

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

to watch the