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

positions along the border whilst we have

chased from their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

it that had

threats? If it meant making the Enclave

she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve

discuss politely that the rogue problem

their job? That our former

because nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?”

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

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

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

in the room as little lightbulbs

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight a war on

be, it would still leave

failings in the past when it came to my

is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

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

Maeve settled back to