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 rapid response

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders

of them were responsible for this,

it that had allowed the

If it meant making the Enclave see

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely

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

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

were installed to

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

my words hurt you more than

bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

it would still

the past

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

closely reviewing each area that you all

years’ activities from each of your

at the latest.” Ann

to watch