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.”

steps and set up rapid response

along the border whilst we have

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

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked

of the elders in

were responsible for this,

that had allowed the reports to

the threats? If it meant making the Enclave

to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow

Maeve were capable of

to discuss politely that the rogue problem has grown

their

with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak

that you were installed to protect?” Ann

and are no longer able to do the jobs

do.”

voice rose from somewhere at

it? Do my words hurt you more than the savage

poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly

yourself and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked

could be exactly what

atmosphere change in the room as

elders and their faces whipped up to

apprehension and horror.

know so far of Narcissa and her coven’s plots, wouldn’t

distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter

it would still

past when

know is what exactly you intend to do

made.”

the room as they debated

be closely reviewing each area

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

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

back to watch the