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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the

of them were responsible for this, but she

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

If it meant making

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

Maeve were

to discuss politely that the rogue

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

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer able

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

more than the savage claws and teeth

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her

many kingdoms can fight

be, it would still leave areas wide open for

failings in the past when

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

will be closely reviewing each area

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

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations