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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set

have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

blame. Who was it that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see

keep hidden, then she would

what she and Maeve

to discuss politely

their job? That our

nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

voice rose

it? Do my words hurt you more than the

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing

be exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

already admitted your failings in the past when

exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

the past five years’ activities from each

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with