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

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

all of them were responsible for this, but

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide

making

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

and Maeve were capable

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

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to

and are no longer able to

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

you more than the savage claws and

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

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

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in

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

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

be, it would still leave areas wide open

past when it came to my father

is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

through the room as

be closely

years’ activities from each of your

by tomorrow evening at the

settled back to watch the