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.”

proactive steps and

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

from their homes and

Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of

that not all of them were responsible for

that had allowed the reports

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

keep hidden, then she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely

do their job? That our former King was allowed

inaction because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

A voice rose

Do my words hurt you more

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

sit there pitying yourself and the

that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

can fight a war on two fronts?

be, it would still

already admitted your failings in the past

what exactly you intend to do

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

words though, I will be closely reviewing

years’ activities

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

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations