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 set up rapid

have apparently just sat idly

their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this, but

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

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

and Maeve were capable

politely that the rogue problem

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to

longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more than the savage claws

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa

atmosphere change in the

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her

fight a

be, it would still leave areas

past when it came

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations