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 teams, fortified

have apparently just sat

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

making the

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job? That our former King

with inaction because nobody could be bothered

people that you were installed to protect?”

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

more than the savage claws

bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

to think that allowing the

exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in the room as

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

would still leave areas wide

the past when

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

made.”

rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

of the past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann said

settled back to