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

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible for this,

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the

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

she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the

their job? That our former King

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to

comfortable and are no longer

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

of you stop to think that allowing the

be exactly what Narcissa

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa

fight a war on

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

past when it came to

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

the past five years’ activities from

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

settled back to watch the