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 up rapid

border whilst we have apparently just

from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

faces of

were responsible for

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

their job? That our

nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann hissed

longer able to do the

do.”

A voice rose from

it? Do my words hurt you more than

bitterly as she returned to her

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

may be, it would still

failings in the past when it

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

closely reviewing

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

my consort by tomorrow evening at the

back to watch the conversations