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.”

“They have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response teams, fortified

whilst we have

homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

of the elders

that not all of them were responsible for

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

the threats? If it meant making the

then she would embrace it and allow them to fear

what she and Maeve were

discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown so

Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed

could be bothered to

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

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

do.”

voice

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow

exactly

in the room as

the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

of Narcissa and her

can fight a war

may be, it would still leave areas wide open for

your failings in the past when it came

exactly you intend to

made.”

the room as they

I will be closely reviewing each area that

years’ activities from

by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to