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

the border whilst we have

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from

of the elders

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but

who was to blame. Who was it that

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

and Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

not do their job? That our former

because nobody could

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that

our borders could be exactly what

in the

and their faces

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

can fight a war on

may be, it would still leave

failings in the past when it came to my father and

you intend to do

made.”

through the room

will be closely

past five years’ activities

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

back to watch the