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.”

taken proactive steps and set up

we have

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

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

across the guilty faces of the elders

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this,

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

If it meant making the Enclave see

would embrace it and

and Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that

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

get away with inaction because nobody could

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at

my words hurt you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

of you stop to think that allowing the

exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s

can fight a war

be, it would still leave

admitted your failings in the past when

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing

reports of the past five years’ activities from

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

back to watch the