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.”

and set up rapid response teams,

we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

not all of them were responsible for this,

was it that had allowed

If it meant making

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

and Maeve

politely that the rogue problem has grown so

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

that you were installed to

comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

yourself and the

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

fight a war

it would still leave areas wide open for

your failings in the past when it came to my father

is what exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

be closely reviewing each area that you

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with