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.”

taken proactive steps and set

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from

of the elders in

were responsible for this, but she needed

it that had allowed the reports to

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

she and Maeve were

am 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 allowed

could be

to

comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

A voice rose from

Do my words hurt you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

in the room

up in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a

it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

your failings in the past when it came to my father

you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

rippled through the room as

be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities

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

to