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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

along the border whilst we have

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

threats? If it meant making

hidden, then she would

what she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that

not do their job? That our former King

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

installed to

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere

more than the savage claws and teeth

bitterly as she

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

change in the room as

elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and

can fight a war

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

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to

want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

to watch the conversations with