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

along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by

from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of

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

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

If it meant making

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

she and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely that the rogue problem

did not do their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

installed to

longer able to do

do.”

voice

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

snorted bitterly

and the

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

exactly what Narcissa and

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to

the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

fight a war on two fronts?

it would still leave areas wide open for

admitted your failings in the past when

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

though, I will be closely reviewing each

activities from each of your

of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said

Maeve settled back to