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

border whilst we have apparently just

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just let

gaze from

faces of

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to

it meant making the Enclave see the side

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were

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

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

could be bothered

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

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

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

sit there pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing

exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when it came to

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

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

reports of the past five years’ activities from each

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations