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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the

were

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

meant making the

she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

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

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

voice rose from somewhere

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

bitterly as she

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly

atmosphere change in the room

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

many kingdoms can fight

may be, it would still leave areas wide

the past when it

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

words though, I will be closely

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations