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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

homes and

Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

the 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

it meant making the Enclave

she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the

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

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

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

longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

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

minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa

How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas wide open for

past when it came to my

you intend

made.”

the room

my words though, I will be closely

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the