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

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

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

understood that not all of them were responsible for

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

with inaction because nobody could be bothered

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

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice rose from

you more than the savage claws and

snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

could be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her

many kingdoms can fight a war on

it would still leave areas

the past when it came to

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

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of your offices in

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with