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 rapid response teams, fortified

we have apparently just sat

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from

the guilty faces of

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

it that had allowed the reports

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

she would embrace it

and Maeve were

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

not do their job? That our former King was

nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more

snorted bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in

of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

your failings in the past when

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

expect reports of the past five years’ activities

the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to watch