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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

all of them were responsible for this,

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

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

would embrace it and allow them to fear

she and Maeve

politely that the

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able

do.”

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

more than the savage claws and teeth

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

stop to think that

exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

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

your failings in the past when it came to my

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

settled back to watch the conversations with