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.”

steps and set up rapid

border whilst we have

homes and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let

from Cornelius’s

of the elders in

them were responsible for this,

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

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

could be

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

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

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

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

could be exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in

up in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

it would still

your failings in the past when it came

know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

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

activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to watch the