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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let that

from

guilty faces of the elders in

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

who was to blame. Who was it that

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

keep hidden, then she would

Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the rogue problem has

not do their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

A voice rose

more than the savage

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

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

you stop to think that allowing the rogue

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

change in the room as little lightbulbs

and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa

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

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

past when it came to my father

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

made.”

the

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

the past five years’ activities from each of your

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch