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 response

positions along the border whilst we have apparently

homes and slaughtered

Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of the elders in

She understood that not all of them were

it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

hidden, then she would embrace it

what she and Maeve were capable

I supposed to discuss politely that the

not do their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

grown too comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

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

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa

can fight a war on two

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

failings in the past

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each area that you

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

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch