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.”

proactive steps and set

positions along the border whilst we have

are chased from their homes and

Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

to blame. Who was it that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

she would embrace it and allow them

she and Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

Enclave did not do their job? That our

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

my words hurt you more than

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

yourself and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on

may be, it would still leave

past when it

I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room

will be closely reviewing each area that you

past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations