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

we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

chased from their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

them were responsible

was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

do their job? That our former King was

could

were installed to protect?”

no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

A voice rose from somewhere at the

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

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

there pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population

exactly what Narcissa

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces

apprehension and horror.

Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

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

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

already admitted your failings in the past when it came

know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as they

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your

the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch the