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

have apparently just

homes and slaughtered where

Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

faces of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

it that

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

she would

and Maeve were

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

not do their job? That

could be bothered to speak up

to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in the

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

apprehension and horror.

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

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

still leave areas

in the past when it came to my

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

of the past five years’ activities from each of

my consort by tomorrow evening at the

settled back to watch the conversations with