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 set up rapid

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

that not all of them were responsible for this,

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

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

Maeve were capable of

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

do their job?

inaction because nobody could be bothered to

people that you were installed to protect?”

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice

hurt you more than the savage claws and

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that

be exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

up in the minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

fight a war on two fronts? No

it would still leave areas wide

already admitted your failings in the past

what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

my words though, I will be closely

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

to watch the conversations with