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.”

taken proactive steps and set up rapid

we have apparently just sat

from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of

them were responsible

to blame. Who was it that had

meant making the Enclave

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

what she and Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that

not do their job? That our

nobody could be bothered

installed to protect?” Ann hissed

and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

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

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa

can fight a

would still

in the past when it came to my father

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

through the room as

though, I will be closely reviewing each

activities from each of your offices in

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

settled back to watch the conversations with