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.”

and set up rapid response teams,

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the elders

understood that not all of them were responsible

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

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

she would

she and Maeve

to discuss politely that the

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

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

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

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

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

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

stop to think that allowing the

be exactly what Narcissa

change in the room

in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her

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

would still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when it

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

activities from

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to watch the conversations