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 rapid response

whilst we have apparently just sat

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

of them were responsible for

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

downplayed the threats? If it meant making

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

what she and Maeve were

politely that the rogue

not do their job? That

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

to protect?”

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose

more than the savage claws and

snorted bitterly

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

that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two

still leave areas wide open for

failings in the past when it came

know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you all

the past five years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations