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.”

steps and set up rapid response teams,

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

faces of the elders

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

Who was it that had allowed

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

keep hidden, then she would embrace

and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

you were installed to protect?” Ann

comfortable and are no longer

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

and the perceived unfairness of my

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

exactly what

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

elders and

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas wide open

the past when it came to

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

through the room as they debated

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

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

at the latest.” Ann

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