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

we have apparently just

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

were responsible for this, but she

that had

If it meant making the Enclave see the

would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the

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

because nobody could be bothered to speak

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

are no longer

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

to think that allowing the rogue population to

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

still leave areas wide open for

the past when

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

made.”

the room as they

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

past five years’ activities

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

back to watch the conversations