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.”

taken proactive steps and

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

from their homes and

Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

of the

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

Who was it that had allowed

it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

can fight a war on two fronts?

be, it would still leave areas

already admitted your failings in the past when it

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

will be closely reviewing each area that you all

five years’ activities from each of

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to