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 set

whilst we have apparently

and

Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in

them were

that had allowed the reports to slide

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

and Maeve were

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

nobody could be bothered to speak up

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

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

bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the

that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

it would still leave

past when it came to

want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

through the

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of your offices

at the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch the conversations