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.”

proactive steps and set up

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this, but she needed to

that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

would embrace it and allow them to

and Maeve

discuss politely that the rogue problem

did not do their job? That our former King was

because nobody could be

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

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

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly

atmosphere change in the

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

already admitted your failings in the past when it came

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all

of the past five years’ activities from each

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

settled back to watch the conversations