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.

her so effortlessly meant that she was a formidable foe, and with her consort at her side, this was

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

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

her gaze across the guilty faces of the elders

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

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 you pledged to

voice rose from somewhere at the

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

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 exactly what Narcissa and her

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

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

low murmur rippled through the room as they debated

words though, I will be closely reviewing 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

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