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

the border whilst we have

their homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of

them were responsible for this,

blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

Enclave did not do their job? That our

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able

do.”

A voice rose

more than the savage claws and teeth

Ann snorted bitterly

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

you stop to think that

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

be, it would still leave areas wide open for

your failings in the past when it came to my father

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

settled back to watch the conversations with