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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this,

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

it meant making the Enclave see

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that

did not do their job? That our former King

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her

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

may be, it would still leave areas wide

past when it came

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

through the

be closely reviewing each area

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each

at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch the