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

from their homes and slaughtered where

Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of

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

was it that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see the side

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their job? That

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

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

are no longer able to

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room as little

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

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

failings in the past when

I want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

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

of the past five years’ activities from each

consort by tomorrow evening at the

to watch