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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this,

Who was it that had allowed the reports to

threats? If it meant making the

would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue

not do their job? That our former King was

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from

hurt you more than

snorted bitterly as

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that

be exactly what Narcissa and

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide

the past when

I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as

“Mark my words though, I will be closely

the past five years’ activities from

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the