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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

border whilst we have apparently just sat

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

Just let that

from Cornelius’s trembling figure

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for this,

that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to

and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

could be bothered to speak up

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

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

and

to think that allowing

exactly what Narcissa and

the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

it would still

failings in the past when it came to my

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing

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

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to watch the conversations with