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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

their homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

guilty faces of the

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

that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making the

she would embrace it and allow them to

what she and Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be

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

no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

A voice

words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

any of you stop to think that allowing

could be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

well-armed they may be, it would still leave

failings in the past when

to know is what exactly you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

of the past five years’ activities from each

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch the