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 teams, fortified

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

their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in

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

was it that had allowed the

meant making the Enclave see the side of

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could be

to

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose

hurt you more than the savage claws

Ann snorted bitterly as she

and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

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

still leave areas wide open

in the past when

want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

Maeve settled back to watch the