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 rapid

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

their homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from

guilty faces of the elders

were

that had allowed the reports to slide from the

it meant making the

keep hidden, then she would embrace it

and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to protect?”

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

A voice rose

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

could be exactly what

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

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

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas

your failings in the past when it came to my father

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

will be closely reviewing each area that you

activities from each of your offices in the

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

to watch the