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.”

proactive steps and set

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

across the guilty faces of the

She understood that not all of them were responsible

Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

making the Enclave

she would embrace it and

she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former King

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

were installed to protect?” Ann

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

“Is it? Do 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 you stop to think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what

the atmosphere change in

elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

can fight

may be, it would still

in the past when it came to my

exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

through the room as they debated amongst

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

five years’ activities from each of your

tomorrow evening at the

settled back to watch the conversations with