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.”

have taken proactive steps and set

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

that not all of them were responsible for this,

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

it meant making the Enclave see

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

Maeve were capable of

politely that the rogue problem has grown

Enclave did not do their job? That our

because nobody could

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

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

bitterly as she returned to her

you sit there pitying yourself and

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

our borders could be exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

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

be, it would still leave areas wide open

failings in the past when it came to my father

what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

activities from

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

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations