Alpha Nocurne'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 a*s*sault.

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.

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

idly by whilst our people are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are killed… defenseless pups,

trembling figure and raked her gaze across the

understood that not all of them were responsible for this, but she needed to know who was to blame. Who was it that had allowed the reports to slide from the agenda and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her that she tried to keep hidden,

could be bothered to speak up for the very people

unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere at the

more than the savage claws and teeth that tore those poor pups

stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked along our borders

seemed to light up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up to stare at her in

a war on two fronts? No matter how well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You have already admitted your failings

low murmur rippled through the room as they

each area that you all oversee. I expect reports of the past five years’ activities from each of your offices in the hands of my consort by tomorrow evening at the latest.” Ann said sternly, pulling her aura in as Maeve settled back to watch