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

whilst we have apparently just

homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just

gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this, but she

was it that had allowed the

meant making the Enclave see the side of

keep hidden, then she would embrace

what she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be

installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

voice

more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

kingdoms can fight a war

be, it would still leave areas

the past when it came to my father

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

made.”

through the room as

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

of the past five years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann said

back to watch the conversations