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 teams,

we have apparently just sat idly

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of

of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job? That

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

people that you were installed to

longer able to

do.”

voice

my words hurt you more than

Ann snorted bitterly

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

fight a war on two fronts? No matter

still leave areas wide open

past when it came

is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

activities

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

to watch the