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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this,

was it that had allowed the

meant making the Enclave see the

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

she and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

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

have grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

voice rose from

more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue population

be exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when it came

what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

reports of the past five years’ activities from each

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

to watch