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.”

taken proactive steps and set up

border whilst we have apparently

their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s

of

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

it meant making the Enclave see the

would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve were

to discuss politely that

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

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

you more than the savage claws and teeth that

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave

past when

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

will be closely reviewing each

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann said

to