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

positions along the border whilst we have

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the

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

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

it meant making the

would embrace it and allow them

and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely

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

could be bothered

to protect?” Ann

are no longer able

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at

hurt you more

bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

that allowing the

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

change in the room as little lightbulbs

and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

your failings in the past when it

is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

of the past five years’ activities from

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

Maeve settled back to