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.”

proactive steps and set up rapid

whilst we have apparently just sat idly

from their homes and

pups, Cornelius. Just let

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

guilty faces of the elders in attendance, including

of them were responsible for

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

If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her

she would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the

not do their job?

could be bothered to speak up for the

to

and are no longer able

do.”

unfair…” A voice rose from

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

bitterly as she returned

pitying yourself and the

think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

exactly what

change in the

elders and

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa

can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

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

past when it came to my

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

made.”

through the

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

years’ activities

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

to watch