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.”

steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified

whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this, but she

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

she and Maeve were

politely that the rogue problem

their job? That our former King was

nobody could be

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

no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her

How many kingdoms can fight a war

be, it would still

in the past when it

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

my words though, I will be closely reviewing

of the past five years’ activities from

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch the