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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid

we have apparently just sat idly by

their homes and slaughtered where they stand.

Just let that sink

tore her intense gaze from

of the elders in attendance, including

not all of them were responsible

blame. Who was it that had

meant making the Enclave see the side

then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

do their job? That our

nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

words hurt you more than

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to her

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

of you stop to think that allowing the

could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts?

may be, it would still leave

past

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

be closely reviewing each

years’ activities from each

evening at the

Maeve settled back to watch the