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

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders

of them were responsible

Who was it that had

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

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely that the

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be

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

no longer able to do

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

you more

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

the past when it came to

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

made.”

through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each area that

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the