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.”

steps and set

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let

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

guilty faces of

of them were responsible for this, but she

Who was it that had

making the Enclave see the

then she would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

and the perceived

you stop to think that

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

be, it would still leave areas wide

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

you

made.”

through the room as they

will be closely reviewing each area that you all

years’ activities from each

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

settled back to watch