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 set up rapid

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

from their homes and

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

blame. Who was it that had allowed

If it meant making

keep hidden, then she would embrace

she and Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

nobody could be bothered to speak

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

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

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

more than the savage claws

bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

can fight

be, it would still

the past when it came

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

my words though, I will be closely reviewing

five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations