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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

border whilst we have

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders

them were responsible for this, but

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

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

she would embrace it and

Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

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

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing

be exactly what Narcissa

in the room as little

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

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and

many kingdoms can fight a war

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

already admitted your failings in the past when

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

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

activities from each of your offices in

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the