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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

positions along the border whilst we have

and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the

not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

she would embrace

she and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could

you were installed to protect?” Ann

no longer able to

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more than

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

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

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a

it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

will be closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your

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

settled back to