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

positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst

and slaughtered where they

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

the guilty faces of the elders in

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but

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

If it meant making the Enclave see

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

what she and Maeve were

politely that the rogue problem has

our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our

inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps

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

do.”

a little unfair…” A voice rose from

Do my words hurt you more than the savage claws and teeth that tore

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as she returned

and the perceived unfairness

you stop to think that allowing the

exactly what Narcissa

change in the room

the elders and their

apprehension and horror.

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

can fight a war on

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

past when it came to my

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes

made.”

A low murmur rippled through the room as they debated amongst

I will be closely reviewing each area that you

five years’ activities from

consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling

Maeve settled back to