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 up rapid response teams, fortified

whilst we have apparently

their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

that not all of them were responsible

was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

meant making the Enclave

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve

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

did not do their job? That our former King

inaction because nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than the savage claws

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa and

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

past five years’ activities from

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

back to watch