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 up rapid response teams,

have apparently just sat idly by

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

the guilty faces of

not all of them were responsible

that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making the Enclave

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the

did not do their job? That our

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

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

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

they may be, it would still leave

the past when it came

is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

rippled through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your

at the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch