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 up rapid response teams, fortified

positions along the border whilst we have

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

it that had

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

tried to keep hidden, then she would

Maeve were

discuss politely

not do their job? That our former King

could be bothered to

you were installed to

are no longer

do.”

voice rose

words hurt you more than the savage claws and

bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

think that allowing the

exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

what exactly you intend to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

closely reviewing

activities from each of your offices in

evening at the latest.”

to