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.”

proactive steps and set up

the border whilst we have

their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of the elders in attendance, including

that not all of them were

it that had allowed the reports

meant making the Enclave see the side

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

she and Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely that the

do their job?

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

that you were installed to protect?”

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

think that allowing the rogue population to

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

can fight a

still leave

past

know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

closely reviewing each area that you all

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from

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

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with