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 rapid response teams,

the border whilst we have apparently just sat

and slaughtered

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let that

intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

faces of the elders in attendance,

them were responsible for this, but she

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

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

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

what she and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

did not do their job?

could be

that you were installed to protect?”

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

do.”

little unfair…” A voice

hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the

of you stop to think that allowing

could be exactly what

change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed

minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

fight a war on two fronts? No

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

failings in the past when it came to

I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

the room as they debated amongst

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

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

my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.”

as Maeve settled back to