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 teams, fortified

border whilst we have apparently just sat

homes and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this, but she needed to

it that had allowed the reports to slide from

making the Enclave

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve

discuss politely that the

did not do their job? That our former King was

because nobody could be bothered

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

comfortable and are no longer

do.”

A voice rose

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

snorted bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in

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

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her

fight a war on

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

failings in the past when it came to

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities from

the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch the conversations with