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.”

proactive steps and set

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of the elders

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

it that

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

would embrace it and allow them to

and Maeve were capable

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

did not do their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could be

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that

be exactly what

change in the

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

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

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

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

what exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

tomorrow evening at the

Maeve settled back to