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.”

taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified

the border whilst we have apparently just

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this,

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

making

would embrace

and Maeve were capable

politely

do their job? That

because nobody could be bothered to speak

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

comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice

more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to

you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you all

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

the

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with