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 set up rapid response teams, fortified

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

homes and

Just let that sink

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of the elders in

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this,

blame. Who was it that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

our Royal Enclave did not do their

could be bothered to speak up for the

to protect?” Ann

no longer able to do

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

you more than

snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

stop to think that allowing

could be exactly what

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

up in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

may be, it would still

failings in the past when it came

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

years’ activities from each of your offices

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

settled back to