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.”

steps and set up rapid response teams,

border whilst we have apparently

and

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

the threats? If it meant making

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

Enclave did not do their job? That our former King

could

people that you were installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

words hurt you more than the

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

pitying yourself and

you stop to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and

How many kingdoms can fight a war on

be, it would still leave areas wide open for

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

years’ activities from

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

as Maeve settled back to watch