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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

the border whilst we have

their homes and

Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the

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

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

downplayed the threats? If it meant making

she would

and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

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

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

snorted bitterly

yourself and the

you stop to think that allowing

exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room as little

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

it would still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

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

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

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

as Maeve settled back to watch