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 teams, fortified

whilst we have

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

Cornelius. Just let that sink

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

across the guilty faces of the elders in

that not all of them were

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

the threats? If it meant making

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

Maeve

discuss politely that

their job? That

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

and the perceived

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

our borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

of the elders and

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a

still leave areas wide

past when it came

I want to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from each of

at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to