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 rapid

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of

She understood that not all of them were responsible

that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making

then she would embrace it and allow them to

she and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely

not do their job?

nobody could

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

it would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

know is what exactly you

made.”

through the

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the