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.”

taken proactive steps and

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders in attendance, including

not all of them were responsible

blame. Who was it that had

If it meant making the Enclave see

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were

supposed to discuss politely that the

did not do their job? That our former King was

because nobody could be

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

snorted bitterly as she

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

stop to think that

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

many kingdoms can fight a war on

still leave areas

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

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the

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

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

back to watch the conversations with