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.”

steps and

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

all of them were responsible for this,

was to blame. Who was it that

downplayed the threats? If it meant making

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

did not do their job? That our former King was

nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

you were installed to protect?” Ann

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

voice rose

hurt you more than the

bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue

borders could be exactly

in the room as little

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

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

in the past when it came to my

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

made.”

rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

the past five years’ activities from each of your

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

Maeve settled back to watch the