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.”

and set up rapid

have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from

of the elders in

of them were responsible for this, but she needed

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

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

tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

and Maeve were capable

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

Enclave did not do their

could be

to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

more than

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

think that allowing the rogue population to grow

could be exactly what Narcissa and

atmosphere change in the

in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and

fight a war on two fronts? No matter

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

in the past

know is what exactly you intend to do to

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

I will be closely reviewing

years’ activities from each of your offices in the

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the

to