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 teams,

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Cornelius. Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the

them were responsible for this, but she needed

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

threats? If it meant making the Enclave

keep hidden, then she would

what she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that

their job? That our former King was

with inaction because nobody could

to protect?” Ann

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

A voice

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa

change in

and their faces

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas wide

already admitted your failings in the past when

is what exactly you intend

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your offices

by tomorrow evening at the

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