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 teams,

we have apparently

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the elders in

not all of them were responsible for

to blame. Who was it that

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it

Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

were installed to

longer able to

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

more than

bitterly as she returned to

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that

be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

change in

the elders and

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

would still leave areas wide open

the past when it came

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

through the room as they debated

will be closely

activities

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

Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with