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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the elders

of them were responsible for this, but she

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

meant making the Enclave see the side of

then she would embrace it and allow them to

what she and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former King was allowed

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

to

are no longer able

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

of you stop to think that allowing the

be exactly what Narcissa and

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

still leave areas wide

past

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

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

reports of the past five years’ activities from each

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

back to watch the conversations