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

border whilst we have

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

Cornelius. Just let that sink

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

across the guilty faces of the

them were responsible for this, but she needed to

that

it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

and Maeve

discuss politely

their job? That our former King was allowed

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to

and are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

you more than the savage claws and teeth that

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

pitying yourself and the perceived

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her

fight a war on two fronts? No

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

already admitted your failings in the past when it

what exactly you intend to

made.”

through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of your

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations