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.”

steps and set up rapid response

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of

them were responsible for this, but she

that had allowed the reports to slide

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

then she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were

politely that

not do their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

that you were installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer

do.”

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

words hurt you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly as she

yourself and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa and

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and

kingdoms can fight a war on

it would still leave

in the past when

you intend to do to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area

past five years’ activities from

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the