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.”

and set up rapid response

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the elders in

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

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

If it meant making the Enclave

then she would embrace

Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

not do their job? That

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer able to

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

exactly what Narcissa and

change in

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

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

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing each area

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

as Maeve settled back to watch the