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 set up rapid response teams,

we have apparently just sat idly by

from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of the

of them were responsible for this, but she

who was to blame. Who was it that had

meant making

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely

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

because nobody could be

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide open for

already admitted your failings in the past when

what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

rippled through the

will be closely

of the past five years’ activities from

the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to