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

border whilst we have

and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the elders

not all of them were responsible for this,

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

meant making the Enclave see the side of

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

she and Maeve

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

did not do their job? That our former King was

nobody could be bothered to

were installed to

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in

and

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

would still

past

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

words though, I will be closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of your offices

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

back to watch