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 up rapid response teams,

whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

faces of the elders

them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

meant making the Enclave see the side of her

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

Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue

Enclave did not do their job? That our former King

get away with inaction because nobody could

installed to protect?”

comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

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

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

and the perceived unfairness

that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

could be exactly

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

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

many kingdoms can fight a war

still leave areas wide open for attack.

admitted your failings in the past when it came to

want to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

to watch the conversations