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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the elders in

She understood that not all of them were

that had allowed the reports to slide

it meant making

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

Maeve were capable

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

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

yourself and the perceived

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

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

failings in the past when

know is what exactly you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

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

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

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

back to