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 response teams, fortified

border whilst we have apparently

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this, but she needed

that had

it meant making the Enclave see

then she would embrace

Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

were installed to

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

words hurt you more than the savage claws and

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived

stop to think that allowing the

be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a

would still leave areas

failings in the past when it came to

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

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

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with