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 up rapid response

along the border whilst we have apparently

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

making

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their

could be bothered to speak up for

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer

do.”

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

words hurt you more

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

would still leave

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

I will be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities from each of your offices

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the