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.”

have taken proactive steps and

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

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of

all of them were responsible for this,

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

it meant making

would embrace it and

Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King

inaction because nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann hissed

longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what

in the room as little

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

can fight a

well-armed they may be, it would still

in the past when it

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

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each area that

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

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

settled back to watch