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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid

whilst we have apparently just sat idly

and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

guilty faces of the elders in

all of them were responsible for this, but

blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to

threats? If it meant making the Enclave

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

Maeve were capable of

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was

nobody could be bothered to speak up

were installed to protect?” Ann

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more than the savage

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that

could be exactly what

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight

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

admitted your failings in the past

you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

closely reviewing each area

past five years’ activities from each of your

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

back to watch