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

have apparently just

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but

blame. Who was it that had allowed the

making the

she would embrace it and

she and Maeve were capable of

politely that the rogue

their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

you were installed to protect?” Ann

comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

A voice rose

you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and

many kingdoms can fight a war

may be, it would still

in the past when it came to my

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

my words though, I will be closely reviewing

of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

to watch the