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 set up rapid

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this, but she

blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to

If it meant making the Enclave see the

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

politely that

their job? That our former King

nobody could be bothered to

that you were installed to protect?”

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

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

more than the

snorted bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue population to

be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

it would still leave areas wide

the past when it came to my

what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to