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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat

homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

all of them were responsible for this, but

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

downplayed the threats? If it meant making

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

and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

not do their job? That our

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

people that you were installed to

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that

be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

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

would still leave areas

already admitted your failings in the past when it

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

through the room

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

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

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

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