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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but

it that had

threats? If it meant making

would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable of

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

do their job? That our former

nobody could

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

Do my words hurt you more than

snorted bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight

it would still leave areas wide open

failings in the past when it came to my

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

through the room as they

closely reviewing each area

the past five years’ activities from each

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations with