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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

chased from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

of the elders in attendance,

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

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were

discuss politely that the

Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was

could be bothered to

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

you more than the savage claws and teeth that

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

you stop to think that

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

felt the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas

failings in the past when it came to

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

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

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

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the