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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams,

the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

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

Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure

the guilty faces of the

not all of them were responsible

to blame. Who was it that

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

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

Maeve were capable

“How am I supposed to discuss politely

do their job? That our

because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

were installed to protect?”

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice

more than the savage claws and teeth

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

yourself and the perceived unfairness

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

be exactly

felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

How many kingdoms can fight a war

it would still leave

in the past when it came to my father and

what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room

be closely

the past five years’ activities

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to