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

whilst we have apparently just

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

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

the guilty faces of the elders in

were responsible for this, but

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

meant making the Enclave see

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That our

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

were installed to

and are no longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more

snorted bitterly as she returned to

and the perceived unfairness

to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war

it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

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

exactly you intend to do

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities

evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to