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

have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

were responsible for

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

If it meant making the Enclave

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former King was

because nobody could

to protect?” Ann

longer

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

stop to think that

exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

still leave areas

past

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

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area that you

years’ activities

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

settled back to watch