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

border whilst we have apparently just

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

of the elders in attendance,

of them were responsible

it that had

it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

she would embrace

Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the

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

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

words hurt you more than

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

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and

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

it would still leave areas

in the past when it came to my

want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

past five years’ activities from each of your offices

the

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