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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

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

of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to

it meant making

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

Maeve were capable

discuss politely

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in

of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when it

exactly you intend

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

words though, I will be closely reviewing each

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with