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

we have apparently just sat idly by

and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

across the guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

blame. Who was it that had allowed the

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

and Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

do their job? That our former

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to protect?” Ann

longer

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

bitterly as she returned to her

pitying yourself and the

you stop to think that

be exactly what Narcissa and her

atmosphere change in the room as

up in the minds of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

may be, it would still

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

be closely reviewing

the past five years’ activities

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

settled back to