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

whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of the

them were responsible for

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

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

did not do their job? That our former

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

and are no longer able

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

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

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

think that allowing the rogue population

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

fight

may be, it would still leave areas

in the past when it came to my father

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

the room as

will be closely reviewing each area that you

of the past five years’ activities from each

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

back to watch