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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

She understood that not all of them were

it that had allowed the

meant making

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

unfair…” A voice

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly what Narcissa

atmosphere change in

the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

it would still leave

your failings in the past when it

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

made.”

rippled through the room as

my words though, I will be closely

years’ activities from each

at the latest.” Ann

back to watch the conversations