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.”

have taken proactive steps and set

positions along the border whilst we have apparently

chased from their homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

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

guilty faces of the elders in

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

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

it meant making the

she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

she and Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the

do their job? That our former

with inaction because nobody could

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

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

bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the

to think that

could be exactly

change in the room

elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on

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

the past when it

is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

words though, I will be closely

activities from each of

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

to watch the conversations with