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.”

and set

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

of

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

was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

not do their job? That our

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and the

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

change in the room as little lightbulbs

minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and

How many kingdoms can fight

would still leave areas wide open for

the past when it came to my father

exactly you intend to do to

made.”

through the room as they

be closely reviewing each area that you

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

at the

settled back to