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.

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

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

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified defensive positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her gaze across the guilty faces

had allowed the reports to slide from the agenda and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her that she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

did not do their job? That our former King was allowed to get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the very people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps you have grown too comfortable and are no longer able

A voice rose from somewhere at the

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore those poor pups apart?” Ann

perceived unfairness of my words, did any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

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

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be the perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter how well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You have already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

the room as they debated

each area that you all oversee. I expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the hands of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura in as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with

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