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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let that sink

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

understood that not all of them were

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

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

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

and Maeve were

to discuss politely that the rogue problem

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

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

installed to protect?” Ann

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth

snorted bitterly as she returned to her

sit there pitying yourself and the

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

may be, it would still leave areas wide

already admitted your failings in the past when

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they

be closely reviewing each area that you all

activities from each of your

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura

back to watch