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

we have apparently just

and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

that had allowed the reports to slide

If it meant making the Enclave see the side

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

she and Maeve were

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

do their job? That our

because nobody could be

that you were installed to protect?”

are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

words hurt you more than the savage

bitterly as she

there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing

be exactly what Narcissa and her

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

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

fight a

they may be, it would still

past when it came to my father

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

reports of the past five years’ activities from each

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with