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.

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

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.

gaze from Cornelius’s trembling figure and raked her gaze across

from 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

that the rogue problem has grown 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 at the

savage claws and teeth that tore those poor pups apart?” Ann snorted bitterly as

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

visibly felt the atmosphere change in the room as little lightbulbs seemed to light up in the minds of the elders and their faces whipped up

her coven’s plots, wouldn’t it be 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 already admitted your failings in the past when it came to my father and Narcissa. What I want to know is what exactly

the room as they

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 the