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

have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

and

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

the guilty faces of the

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

that had allowed the reports to slide from the

threats? If it meant making the Enclave

would embrace it

she and Maeve were capable

to discuss politely

Enclave did not do their job? That

get away with inaction because nobody could be

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

longer able to do the

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

words hurt you more

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

“Whilst you sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

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

kingdoms can fight a war on

they may be, it would still leave areas

your failings in the past when

you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as they

“Mark my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area

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

consort by tomorrow evening at the

back to watch the conversations with