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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

border whilst we have

from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure

faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this,

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann

are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

bitterly

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

that allowing the rogue population to

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in

of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa

can fight a

may be, it would still leave

in the past when it

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from each of your

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

settled back to watch the