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 rapid response teams,

have apparently just sat idly by

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

faces of the

of them were responsible for this, but she needed

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see

would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their job? That

nobody could be

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

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

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

words hurt you more than the savage claws

Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

it would still

already admitted your failings in the past when it came

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from each of your

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

back to watch the conversations with