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 set up rapid response teams, fortified

we have apparently just

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

it that had allowed the reports to

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

she and Maeve were

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

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

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

would still

the past when it came to my father

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

though, I will be closely reviewing each area

five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to watch