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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

across the guilty faces of the elders in

them were

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

meant making the

hidden, then she would

what she and Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

could be bothered to speak up for the

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

are no longer able to do the

do.”

A voice

you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

up in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

How many kingdoms can fight a war on

be, it would still leave areas wide

already admitted your failings in the past when it came

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

rippled through the room as

I will be closely reviewing each area that

five years’ activities from each of your offices in

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations