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

have apparently just sat

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

If it meant making the Enclave

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and

she and Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

Enclave did not do their job? That our

because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to

longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

and the perceived unfairness of

you stop to think that

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room as little

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on

may be, it would still leave areas wide

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

is what exactly you intend

made.”

through the

I will be closely reviewing each area that you

activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to