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.”

and set

have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

understood that not all of them were responsible

blame. Who was it that had allowed

the threats? If it meant making

would embrace it

she and Maeve

politely that the rogue

our Royal Enclave did not do their

nobody could

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

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

be exactly

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and

many kingdoms can fight a war on two

would still leave

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

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

years’ activities from

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch