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, fortified

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

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

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

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

would embrace

she and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

because our Royal Enclave did not do their

because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the

do.”

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

words hurt you more than

snorted bitterly

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

think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

atmosphere change in the room as little

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

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

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

through the room as they debated

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

the past five years’ activities

at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch the conversations with