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

the border whilst we have

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let that

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

faces of the

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

Who was it that had allowed

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

and Maeve were

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

Enclave did not do their job? That our former

nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

it? Do my words hurt you more than the

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

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and

many kingdoms can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide

your failings in the past when it came

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

through the room

words though, I will be closely

years’ activities from each of your offices

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to