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 set

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

across the guilty faces of

of them were responsible for this,

who was to blame. Who was it that had

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

hidden, then she would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

do their

nobody could be bothered

to protect?” Ann hissed

longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the savage

bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing

borders could be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas wide open

failings in the past when

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to