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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of

understood that not all of them were

blame. Who was it that had allowed

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

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

Maeve were capable

politely that

not do their job? That our former King was

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

kingdoms can fight a

it would still leave areas wide

past when it came to my father and

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

be closely reviewing each area that you all

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

at the latest.”

to