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 up rapid

have

from their homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this,

that had allowed the

it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

do their job? That our former

could be bothered to

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

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

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

it would still leave areas

the past when it came

to know is what exactly you intend

made.”

rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

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

settled back to watch the conversations with