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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

whilst we have apparently

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but

blame. Who was it that

making the

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

Maeve were

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job? That our former King

get away with inaction because nobody could be

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

more than the savage claws and

snorted bitterly as

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

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

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

still leave areas wide

the past when

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

closely reviewing

reports of the past five years’ activities from

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

back to watch the