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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

from their homes and

Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

that had allowed

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

would

she and Maeve were

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

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?”

are no longer able to do

do.”

A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

and the perceived

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

in the room as little lightbulbs

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

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

can fight a war on two

they may be, it would still leave areas wide

in the past when it came to my father

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

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area

activities from

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

to