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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

we have

and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the

that not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

Enclave did not do their

nobody could be bothered

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

grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

A voice

words hurt you more than

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in the

and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

many kingdoms can fight a war on

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

admitted your failings in the past

know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

through the room

will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

the past five years’ activities from each of your

the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the