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.”

and set up rapid response teams, fortified

positions along the border whilst we have apparently

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

were responsible for this,

blame. Who was it that

it meant making the

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve were capable

discuss politely

not do their job? That our former King was allowed

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

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

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

still leave areas

past when it came to

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with