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.”

steps and set up rapid response

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this,

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue

not do their job? That our former King was allowed

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

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

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

unfair…” A voice

my words hurt you more than the savage claws

bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when

What I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

five years’ activities from

at the latest.” Ann

to watch