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

we have apparently just

are chased from their homes and

pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of the elders in

She understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she

who was to blame. Who was it that

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

then she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve were capable

discuss politely that the rogue problem has

did not do their

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

are no longer able

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

yourself and

of you stop to think that allowing

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in

in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open

already admitted your failings in the past

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

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room

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

the past five years’ activities from each of your offices

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

settled back to watch