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

have apparently

from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were

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

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

Maeve were capable

discuss politely

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

with inaction because nobody could be

installed to protect?” Ann

no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

be, it would still leave areas wide open for

the past when it came to

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

through the room

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from

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

to watch the conversations