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 set up rapid

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat

homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports

it meant making

she would embrace it and allow them to fear

she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the

do their job? That

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

to

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose

more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in

elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war

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

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

know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

the room as

will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch the conversations