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

we have apparently

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the elders

She understood that not all of them were responsible for

that had allowed the reports to slide from

making the Enclave see the side

she would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve were

discuss politely

not do their job? That our former

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

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

snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what Narcissa

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

fight a war on

would still leave areas wide open

admitted your failings in the past when it came

to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

the room as they

closely reviewing each area that you

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

to watch the conversations