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, fortified

along the border whilst we have apparently just

their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just let that sink

intense gaze from Cornelius’s

faces of the elders in attendance, including

were responsible for this, but

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

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

then she would

what she and Maeve

am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue problem has

their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the

that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at

you more than the savage claws and teeth

bitterly

and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that

could be exactly what

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots,

can fight a war on two

well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide

failings in the past when

to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the

made.”

the

though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

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

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her

to watch the conversations with