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.”

steps and set up

whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and

Cornelius. Just

gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

making the Enclave see the

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

what she and Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that the rogue problem

their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

A voice rose from

it? Do my words hurt you more

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the

exactly

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

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

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my

is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

back to watch