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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

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

Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

was it that had allowed the reports to slide

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

would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more than the savage claws

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

be exactly what Narcissa

visibly felt the atmosphere change in

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

is what exactly you

made.”

rippled through the room as

though, I will be closely reviewing each

past five years’ activities from each of your

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

Maeve settled back to