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.”

steps and set

along the border whilst we have apparently just

homes and slaughtered where

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of the elders in

not all of them were responsible for this, but she

it that had allowed the reports

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That our former King

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

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

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the perceived

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide

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

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as

will be closely

five years’ activities from each of your offices in

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to