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,

whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

of the

of them were responsible for

to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

If it meant making the Enclave see the side

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

what she and Maeve

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

not do their job? That

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

you were installed to

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

do.”

voice

my words hurt you more than the

bitterly

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly what Narcissa

the atmosphere change in the room as little

minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war

would still leave areas

past when it came to my father and

what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as

closely reviewing each area that

five years’ activities

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

to watch the conversations with