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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

across the guilty faces of the elders

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

Who was it that had allowed the

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

would embrace it and allow

and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

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

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in the

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

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa

kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

past when it came to my

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

will be closely reviewing

of the past five years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch the conversations