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

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

chased from their homes and

Just let that

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

of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible for

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

meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

she and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the

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

nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

no longer able to do the

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

up in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

fight a war on

they may be, it would still

in the past when

exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

the past five years’ activities from each of

by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations