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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up

whilst we have apparently just sat

and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

of the elders in

them were responsible for this, but she needed

blame. Who was it that had

If it meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace it and

she and Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

stop to think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and

in the room as little lightbulbs

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

many kingdoms can fight a

would still leave

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

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

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

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

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch the conversations with