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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible

blame. Who was it that had

meant making the

tried to keep hidden, then she would

what she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the rogue population

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area that you

the past five years’ activities from each of your

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

to watch the conversations with