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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just let that

her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were responsible for this,

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That our former King was

because nobody could be bothered to speak up

installed to

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that allowing the rogue

exactly what Narcissa and

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

fight

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

the past when it

to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

through the room as

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each

activities from each of your offices in the

at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

to watch the