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, fortified

we have apparently

are chased from their homes and

Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the elders

understood that not all of them were responsible for

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

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

then she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were capable

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former King was

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

more than the savage claws and

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

there pitying yourself and

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

be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

it would still

failings in the past when it

exactly you intend to do

made.”

murmur rippled through the

closely reviewing each area

the past five years’ activities

at the

to watch the conversations