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

we have apparently just sat idly

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

faces of the elders

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

that had allowed the reports to slide

making

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

be exactly

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

can fight a war on two fronts?

still leave areas wide open for attack. You

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

I will be closely reviewing

activities from each of your offices in

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the