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.”

and set up rapid response teams, fortified

border whilst we have apparently just sat

from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of

that not all of them were

that had allowed the

making the Enclave see the side of

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

to protect?” Ann hissed

too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

A voice rose

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

snorted bitterly as she

sit there pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

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

your failings in the past when it came to

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

made.”

through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area

years’ activities from each of your offices

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

as Maeve settled back to