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

have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

homes and

Just

from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but she

was it that had allowed the reports

making the Enclave see the side of her

to keep hidden, then she would embrace

what she and Maeve were capable

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

their job? That our former King was allowed

get away with inaction because nobody could be

you were installed to

grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

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

Do my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

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

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war

may be, it would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past when it

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

though, I will be closely reviewing each area

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

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

back to