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

we have apparently just sat idly by

chased from their homes and slaughtered where they

pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from

faces of the elders in attendance,

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

Who was it that had allowed

threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of

would embrace it and allow them to

Maeve were

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

their job? That our former King

nobody could be bothered

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously,

too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

my words hurt you more than the savage

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

and the perceived unfairness of my

any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what Narcissa and her coven

in the room as little lightbulbs

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

may be, it would still leave areas wide

failings in the past when it came

you intend to do to rectify

made.”

the room as they

words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

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

consort by tomorrow evening at the

to watch the conversations with