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 up

positions along the border whilst we have

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just

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

guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this,

who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

If it meant making the Enclave see

would

and Maeve

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

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

nobody could be bothered to speak up for

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

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

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

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

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

stop to think that allowing the rogue

be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s

kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

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

failings in the past when

is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

will be closely reviewing each area

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

tomorrow evening at the latest.”

settled back to watch the