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.”

and set up rapid response teams, fortified

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders

were responsible

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

she would embrace

she and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

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

nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

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

you stop to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

change in the

elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

would still leave areas wide

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

want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing

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

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

back to watch the conversations