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.”

have taken proactive steps and set up rapid response

we have apparently

are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups

pups, Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and

across the guilty faces of

that not all of them were

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

meant making the Enclave see the side

hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them to fear her

and Maeve were capable

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

because our Royal Enclave did not do their job?

because nobody could be bothered to speak

you were installed to protect?” Ann

longer able to do the jobs that you pledged

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice

you more than the savage claws and

Ann snorted bitterly as she returned to

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words,

you stop to think that allowing the rogue population

borders could be exactly what Narcissa and her

felt the atmosphere change in

minds of the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her

fight a war on two

it would still leave areas wide open for

your failings in the past when

What I want to know is what exactly you

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the

my words though, I will be closely reviewing each area that

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

at the latest.” Ann

Maeve settled back to