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

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

their homes and slaughtered where

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the elders in

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

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

it meant making the

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the

did not do their job? That our former King was

with inaction because nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

may be, it would still leave

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

the room as

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

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

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to watch the