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

the border whilst we have apparently just sat

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling figure

across the guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

that had allowed the reports to

it meant making the Enclave see the side of

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

what she and Maeve

discuss politely

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

nobody could be

installed to protect?”

are no longer able to

do.”

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

my words hurt you more than the savage claws

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

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

your failings in the past when it came to

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

past five years’ activities

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

back to watch the conversations