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.”

and set

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible

was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

If it meant making the

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely

did not do their job?

nobody could be bothered to speak up for

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

in the

elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and

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

would still leave areas wide open

the past when it came to

What I want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

rippled through the room as

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

years’ activities from each of

at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to watch