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.”

taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

whilst we have

and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure

faces of the elders

them were responsible

was it that had

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

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

Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job? That our former King was allowed

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?”

and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

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

to think that allowing the rogue population to

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

they may be, it would still leave areas wide

admitted your failings in the past when

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

through the room as they debated

closely

the past five years’ activities

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to watch the conversations