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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of the elders in

them were responsible for

was to blame. Who was it that had

making

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

and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

their job?

nobody could be bothered to speak up

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

have grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide

failings in the past when it came to

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

“Mark my words though, I will be closely

years’ activities from each of your offices

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch