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

we have apparently just sat idly by

homes and

pups, Cornelius. Just

from

across the guilty faces of the elders in

them were responsible for this, but she

blame. Who was it that

threats? If it meant making

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

what she and Maeve were

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That

nobody could be bothered

to protect?” Ann hissed

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

little unfair…” A voice rose from

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

of you stop to think that

exactly what Narcissa and her

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the elders and their faces whipped

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No

would still leave areas wide open for

your failings in the past when it came to my father

what exactly you

made.”

rippled through the

words though, I will be closely

activities from each of your

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to