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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

from their homes and slaughtered where

Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of the

all of them were responsible

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

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

she would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve were

politely that the rogue problem has grown so

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

could be bothered to speak up for

that you were installed to

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

words hurt you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

that allowing

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

fight a war on two fronts? No

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

failings in the past

I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

through the

be closely

activities

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with