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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from

faces of

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

that had allowed the

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

then she would

she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

because nobody could

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

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

do.”

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

my words hurt you more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

could be exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

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

in the past when

know is what exactly you

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing

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

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

to watch the conversations with