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.”

proactive steps and set

have

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just

intense gaze from

the guilty faces of the elders

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

was it that had allowed the reports to slide

making the Enclave see the side of

keep hidden, then she would

and Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely

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

away with inaction because nobody could

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and

think that allowing

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room as

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

be, it would still leave

past when it came to my father

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

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