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.

with an honored guest who has come to us with concerns about the rogue

up rapid response teams, fortified defensive positions along the border whilst we have apparently just sat idly by whilst our people are chased from their homes and slaughtered where they stand. Pups are killed… defenseless pups, Cornelius. Just

from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her gaze across the guilty faces of the

the agenda and downplayed the threats? If it meant making the Enclave see the side of her that she tried to keep hidden, then she would embrace it and allow them

so large because our Royal Enclave did not do their job? That our former King was allowed to get away with inaction because nobody could be bothered to speak up for the very people that you were installed to protect?” Ann hissed contemptuously, “Perhaps you have grown too comfortable and are no longer able to do the jobs that

little unfair…” A voice rose from somewhere

that tore those poor pups apart?”

yourself and the perceived unfairness of my words, did any of you stop to think that allowing the rogue population to grow unchecked along

to light up in the

perfect distraction? How many kingdoms can fight a war on two fronts? No matter how well-armed they may be, it would still leave areas wide open for attack. You have

the room as they debated amongst

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