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

the border whilst we have apparently

are chased from their homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

the guilty faces of the elders in

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

it that had allowed

meant making the Enclave see

keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve were capable of

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

Enclave did not do their job?

could be bothered

to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

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

bitterly

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

think that allowing the rogue

could be exactly what Narcissa

atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs

elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on two fronts? No

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You

past

know is what exactly you

made.”

the room as

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area

past five years’ activities from each of

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to