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

have apparently just

homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of the elders

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

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

hidden, then she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the rogue

Enclave did not do their

nobody could be bothered to speak

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

to think that allowing

exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

be, it would still leave areas wide open

past when it came to

you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

words though, I will be closely reviewing

five years’ activities from each of your offices in

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to watch the