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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the

were responsible for this, but she

it that had

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

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

to protect?” Ann hissed

longer

do.”

voice rose from

hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and

think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past when it came

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each

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

to watch the