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,

we have

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of the

all of them were responsible for this,

was it that had allowed the

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

then she would embrace

what she and Maeve were capable of

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

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

could be bothered to speak up

to

longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

you more than the savage

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a war on

still

in the past

exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as

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

the past five years’ activities from each of your

at the latest.” Ann said

to watch the conversations