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 up rapid response teams,

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

and slaughtered where they stand.

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from

the guilty faces of

were responsible for

was to blame. Who was it that

If it meant making the

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve

discuss politely that the rogue problem

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

get away with inaction because nobody could

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able to

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

Do my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the

that allowing

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

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

it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

your failings in the past when it came to

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

of the past five years’ activities

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

to