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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered

Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

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

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

making the Enclave see

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to

and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what Narcissa

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her

kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave

the past when it came to my father

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

will be closely reviewing each area that you

reports of the past five years’ activities from

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

Maeve settled back to watch