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.”

and set up rapid response

along the border whilst we have apparently just

their homes and

Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this,

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

meant making the Enclave see the side of her

hidden, then she would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

with inaction because nobody could

that you were installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

may be, it would still leave areas

in the past when it came to

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you

years’ activities from

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

to