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.”

taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

have apparently just sat

from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s

of the elders in attendance,

them were responsible

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

it meant making the Enclave

then she would

Maeve were

to discuss politely

not do their job? That our former King was

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

to protect?” Ann

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

unfair…” A voice

Do my words hurt you more than

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

and the

that allowing the rogue population to

exactly what Narcissa

felt the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

fight

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

past when it came to my father

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing

expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to