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 teams, fortified

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders

of them were responsible

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

If it meant making the

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem

Enclave did not do their job? That

could be bothered to

installed to

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

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

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to