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.”

have taken proactive steps and set

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

from their homes and

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of the

of them were responsible for

that had allowed the reports to slide from

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

then she would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

not do their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

were installed to protect?”

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

that allowing the rogue population to

exactly

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on

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

already admitted your failings in the past when it

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of your

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

to watch the conversations