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.”

steps and set up rapid response

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just

gaze from

faces of the elders

were responsible for this, but she needed to

blame. Who was it that had allowed the

meant making the

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that

did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

nobody could be bothered to speak up

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

longer able to do the

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

you stop to think that

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

may be, it would still leave

past when it came to my father and

is what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area

past five years’ activities

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

settled back to watch the conversations with