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

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

Cornelius. Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

the guilty faces of the elders in

not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

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

meant making the Enclave see

she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace

she and Maeve were capable of

discuss politely that

Enclave did not do their job? That

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up

installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

and are no longer

do.”

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

more than the savage

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

and the perceived unfairness of

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

borders could be exactly what

in the room as

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

apprehension and horror.

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

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

still leave areas wide

admitted your failings in the past when

know is what exactly you intend

made.”

through the room as they debated

closely reviewing each area

activities from

tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

as Maeve settled back to watch the