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,

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from

faces of the elders in attendance,

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

who was to blame. Who was it that

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

she would embrace it and allow

Maeve

I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

do their job?

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

people that you were installed to

no longer able to do the

do.”

A voice

more than the savage claws and teeth that

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

yourself and the perceived

any of you stop to think that allowing

could be exactly what Narcissa and

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

failings in the past when it came to

exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

rippled through the room as

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

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

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

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