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

along the border whilst we have apparently just

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

across the guilty faces of

were responsible

that had allowed the

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

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the

did not do their

because nobody could be bothered to speak

people that you were installed to

have grown too comfortable and are no longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

Ann snorted bitterly

yourself and the perceived

think that allowing the rogue population to

borders could be exactly

the atmosphere change in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

still

already admitted your failings in the past when

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to