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 up rapid response teams, fortified

the border whilst we have apparently

homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in

understood that not all of them were responsible for this,

it that had allowed the reports to slide

meant making the Enclave see the side

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to

she and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

do their job? That our former King

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

can fight

be, it would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past when

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

made.”

through the room as

be closely reviewing each area that you

the past five years’ activities from each of your

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

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