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

we have apparently just sat

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

faces of the elders in attendance,

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

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

meant making

she would embrace it and allow them

Maeve

politely that

our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

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

longer able to

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at

more

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that allowing the

be exactly what Narcissa and

in the room as little

and their faces

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

can fight

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

the past when it came to my father

I want to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

of the past five years’ activities from each

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

settled back to watch the