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 teams, fortified

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

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the elders in

of them were responsible for this, but she

that had allowed the

meant making the Enclave see the side

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

Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former

with inaction because nobody could be

to protect?” Ann hissed

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

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

my words hurt you more than the

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

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

fight a war on two fronts?

it would still

past when it

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

closely reviewing

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

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

settled back to watch the