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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

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

that had allowed the reports to slide

meant making the Enclave see the side of her

hidden, then she would

she and Maeve were capable

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

could be bothered to speak up for

to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able to

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

Do my words hurt you more than the

bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as little

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

in the past

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

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

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

tomorrow evening at the

to watch the conversations