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

have apparently just

and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the elders

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

it that had

meant making the Enclave see the

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve were capable

politely that the

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

you were installed to

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

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

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

in the past when it came

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

be closely reviewing each

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

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

as Maeve settled back to watch