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

have apparently just

chased from their homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of

not all of them were responsible

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

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

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

Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

did not do their

inaction because nobody could

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

no longer

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

you more than

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

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

stop to think that allowing the

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in the

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

admitted your failings in the past when it came to

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

the

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

the past five years’ activities from each of your

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

to watch