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 teams, fortified

whilst we have apparently just sat

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

across the guilty faces of

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

meant making the

she would embrace it and

and Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

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

because nobody could be

were installed to

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

can fight

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

the past when it came

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing

the past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

as Maeve settled back to