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 rapid response

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible for

it that had allowed the reports to slide from

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

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

politely that the

did not do their job? That our

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to protect?” Ann

longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

could be exactly

in the

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

it would still leave areas

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

I will be closely reviewing each

activities

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch the