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.”

have taken proactive steps and set

border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our

from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her

faces of

of them were responsible for this, but

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

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the

she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve were capable

supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

Enclave did not do their job? That our former

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

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

do.”

A voice rose

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

snorted bitterly as she returned

sit there pitying yourself and

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

could be exactly what Narcissa and her coven

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

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

still

already admitted your failings in the past when it

want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify

made.”

the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in

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

back to