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.”

proactive steps and

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

pups, Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible for this, but

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the

making the Enclave

then she would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

Enclave did not do their job? That our

because nobody could be bothered to speak

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the

that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

fight a war on two

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

failings in the past when it came to my father and

What I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from each of your offices in

at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch