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 up rapid

we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of the elders in

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

Who was it that

meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely that

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

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

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

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

snorted bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

How many kingdoms can fight a war

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

your failings in the past when it

what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

I will be closely reviewing

the past five years’ activities from

by tomorrow evening at the

back to watch the conversations