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.”

and set up rapid response teams,

the border whilst we have

and slaughtered where they stand.

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

from

the guilty faces of

of them were responsible for

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

meant making the

keep hidden, then she would

she and Maeve were capable

politely that the rogue problem

not do their job? That our former

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at the

“Is it? Do my words hurt you more than the

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

and the perceived unfairness of my

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as

and their faces whipped up

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa

fight a war

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

the past

to know is what exactly you intend to

made.”

low murmur rippled through the

will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

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

at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

to watch