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 up rapid response teams,

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

from their homes and

defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

her intense gaze from Cornelius’s trembling

across the guilty faces of the elders

all of them were responsible for this, but

that

making the Enclave

then she would embrace it and allow

she and Maeve were capable of

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

Enclave did not do their job?

get away with inaction because nobody could be

you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed

are no longer able to do the

do.”

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

words hurt you more than the savage

bitterly

there pitying yourself and the perceived unfairness

of you stop to think that allowing the rogue

our borders could be exactly

atmosphere change in the room

up in the minds of the elders and their faces

apprehension and horror.

so far of Narcissa and her

fight a war on two fronts?

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

past

what exactly you intend

made.”

murmur rippled through the room as

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

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

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

as Maeve settled back to watch the conversations