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 response

we have

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Just let that

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

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

who was to blame. Who was it that

making the Enclave

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

and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was

nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?”

no longer able to do the

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

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

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

the atmosphere change in the room

elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it

can fight a war

still leave

the past when it came to my father and

know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

the

I will be closely

past five years’ activities from each of

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to watch the