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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and

border whilst we have apparently

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

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

faces of the elders

not all of them were

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

meant making the Enclave see the

she tried to keep hidden, then she would

she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that

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

could be bothered to speak up

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

voice

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

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s

fight a war on

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

past when it came to my

what exactly you intend to

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated amongst

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch the