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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

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

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the elders

of them were responsible for this,

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

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

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

and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

their job?

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann

no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

hurt you more than the savage claws and

bitterly

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

think that allowing the rogue population

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the

minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

many kingdoms can fight

would still

the past when it came

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

made.”

through the room as

words though, I will be closely

five years’ activities from each

the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations