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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

homes and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this, but

who was to blame. Who was it that

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose

you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

change in the room

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

fight a war on two fronts? No matter

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

the past when it came to

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

through the

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

to watch the conversations