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.”

steps and set up rapid response teams,

we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of

them were responsible for

it that had allowed

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

and Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the

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

nobody could be bothered

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

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

you more than the savage

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

in the room as

elders and

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it

know is what exactly you

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

closely

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

settled back to