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

whilst we have

and slaughtered where they

Cornelius. Just let that

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

faces of the elders in attendance,

them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

it meant making

she would

and Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

Royal Enclave did not do their

nobody could be bothered to

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

more than the savage claws and teeth that

bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

stop to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what

felt the atmosphere change in the room

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

still leave areas wide open for attack.

failings in the past

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

be closely reviewing each area that you

of the past five years’ activities from

the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch