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

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from

of the

were responsible for this, but she

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

Maeve

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

did not do their job?

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than the

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

think that allowing

exactly

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

up in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

it would still leave areas wide open for

past when

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

I will be closely reviewing

of the past five years’ activities from

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

settled back to watch the