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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s

of

them were

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

then she would embrace it and allow them to

she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the

did not do their job? That our former King

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

words hurt you more than

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

yourself and the perceived unfairness of

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

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her

many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas wide

failings in the past when it came to my father

to know is what exactly you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

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

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch the