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.”

and set

we have

homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders

understood that not all of them were responsible for

it that

making the Enclave see the side of her

tried to keep hidden, then she would

she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That

with inaction because nobody could

were installed to protect?”

and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly

the atmosphere change in

of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

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

still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it came to my

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

made.”

rippled through the room

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

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with