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

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

their homes and slaughtered

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just let

gaze from

guilty faces of

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

Who was it that had allowed the

downplayed the threats? If it meant making the

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

she and Maeve

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

did not do their job? That

away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to

installed to protect?”

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

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice

hurt you more than the savage claws

pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

sit there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

to think that allowing the

borders could be exactly what

the atmosphere change in the room as little

the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare

apprehension and horror.

far of Narcissa

fight a war on two fronts? No matter

would still leave

past when it came to my father and

What I want to know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

rippled through the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area that you all oversee.

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

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

back to watch the conversations with