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, fortified

we have

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

Just let that

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

she would embrace it and

and Maeve were

to discuss politely that the

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

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

that you were installed to

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

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

snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa

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

of the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her

fight a war on two

would still leave

your failings in the past when it

exactly you intend

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they

closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of your

the latest.” Ann

as Maeve settled back to watch the