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.”

taken proactive steps and

border whilst we have

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

were responsible for

was to blame. Who was it that had

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve were

I supposed to discuss politely

do their job? That our former

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

were installed to protect?”

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

bitterly as she returned to

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

stop to think that allowing the rogue

exactly what Narcissa and her

change in the room as little lightbulbs

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

they may be, it would still leave areas

the past when it came to my father and

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

made.”

through the room as

will be closely reviewing each area that you all

five years’ activities from each of

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to watch the conversations with