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

have

their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of

all of them were responsible for this, but

that

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

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

what she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

inaction because nobody could be bothered to

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

voice rose from

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

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the perceived

stop to think that

be exactly what Narcissa and her

in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

would still

in the past when it came to my father and

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

through the room as

though, I will be closely reviewing each area

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

Maeve settled back to watch