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 teams,

the border whilst we have apparently just sat

their homes and slaughtered where

pups, Cornelius. Just let that

Ann tore her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

guilty faces of

all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to

that had allowed the reports to

and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

she would embrace it and allow

and Maeve were capable of

“How am I supposed to discuss politely that the rogue

did not do their job? That our former

could be bothered to speak up for

people that you were installed to protect?” Ann

grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the

do.”

“That’s a little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

more than the savage claws and

apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

sit there pitying yourself and the

any of you stop to think that

be exactly what

Ann visibly felt the atmosphere change in the

the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at

apprehension and horror.

we know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s

can fight a

be, it would still leave areas

the past when

exactly you intend to do to rectify the mistakes you

made.”

through the room as they

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

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

evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly,

Maeve settled back to watch