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 response teams,

we have apparently

and slaughtered

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s

guilty faces of the elders in attendance,

were

it that had

it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

their job?

because nobody could

were installed to protect?” Ann

have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

my words hurt you more than

bitterly as she returned to her

there pitying yourself and

think that allowing

could be exactly

the atmosphere change in the

elders and their

apprehension and horror.

“Considering what we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

fight a war on two fronts? No

they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack.

admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

rippled through the room as they

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

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

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

to watch the conversations with