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

have apparently just

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible for this,

was it that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

not do their job? That our former

nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?” Ann

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

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

you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa

felt the atmosphere change in the room as

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

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when

want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each area that you

years’ activities from each of your

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

settled back to