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 response

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

of the elders

of them were responsible for this, but

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

making the Enclave see the side of her

she would embrace it and allow them to

she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

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

could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

hurt you more than the savage claws

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

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

stop to think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa

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

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it came to my

what exactly you intend

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of your

at the

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations