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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from

of the elders

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

that had allowed the reports to

meant making the Enclave see the side of

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

what she and Maeve were capable

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that

do their job? That our former King

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more

Ann snorted bitterly

yourself and the perceived

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when it came to

you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

be closely reviewing each

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each

the

back to watch the