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

have apparently just

and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of the

that not all of them were responsible for this, but

that had allowed the reports to slide from

it meant making the

she would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their job? That our former King was allowed

could be

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

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

do.”

unfair…” A voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that allowing

be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on two fronts?

they may be, it would still leave

past when it

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

activities from each of

the latest.” Ann said

Maeve settled back to watch