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.”

and set up rapid response teams,

we have apparently just sat idly

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just let that

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this,

it that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

then she would

and Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

not do their job? That our former King was

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

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

and are no longer able to do the jobs that you

do.”

unfair…” A voice

Do my words hurt you more than the

snorted bitterly as she returned to

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what

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

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on

still leave areas wide open for attack. You

already admitted your failings in the past when it came

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

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you all

activities from

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations