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.”

steps and set

along the border whilst we have

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the elders in attendance,

understood that not all of them were responsible

was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

it meant making the Enclave see

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

she and Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

could be bothered to speak up for the

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

and are no longer able to do the

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

hurt you more than the

bitterly as she returned to

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and

kingdoms can fight a

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas

your failings in the past when it came to my

want to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

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

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

back to watch the conversations with