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.”

taken proactive steps and set up rapid

have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the elders

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

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

it meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

our Royal Enclave did not do their

because nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer

do.”

A voice rose

my words hurt you more than the

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

think that allowing

borders could be exactly what

in

the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave

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

to know is what exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

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

five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

the latest.” Ann said

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with