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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of the elders in attendance,

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

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

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

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

and Maeve

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

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

longer able to do the jobs

do.”

A voice

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and

stop to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what

in the

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

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

be, it would still leave areas wide open

in the past when it

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

the

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

back to watch the conversations with