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.”

steps and set up rapid response

have apparently just sat idly by

from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the elders

were responsible for this, but she needed

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

making the Enclave see

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

she and Maeve

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

their job? That our former

because nobody could be

installed to protect?” Ann

comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

my words hurt you more

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived

that allowing the

be exactly what Narcissa and her

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

up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas wide

failings in the past when it came to my father

exactly you intend

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

will be closely reviewing

activities from each

the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

settled back to watch