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

we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where they

Just

her intense gaze from

the guilty faces of the

them were responsible for this, but she needed

Who was it that had allowed the

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

then she would embrace

she and Maeve were capable

politely that the

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

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

think that allowing

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in the room

of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

it would still leave areas wide open for

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

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

at the

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with