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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

the border whilst we have

their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

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

guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible for

was it that

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

what she and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

because our Royal Enclave did not do their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

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

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

words hurt you more than the savage claws and

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

fight

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

failings in the past when it came to my

want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to watch the conversations with