Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

After the meeting Ann, Adam, Bartholomew and Coral made their way back towards Bartholomew’s office, paying no mind to the whispers of the people that they passed.

Ann had expected a little resistance and had warned Coral to expect a little push back from some of those who saw themselves as above her, but to ignore it as much as possible and so far, she was doing well.

The time that she had spent with Eva had certainly seen her grow from the nervous, anxious, frightened omega that she was previously into the timid, yet efficient woman that stood before her today. Ann had every confidence that in a few months, her confidence would increase dramatically and she would be able to handle most situations with ease.

“Bartholomew will see to it that you have appropriate quarters assigned within the Enclave while we remain here, preferably in our wing. I have already approved which suite I think would be suitable for you, but obviously there are the finer details to sort out… furnishings, decoration, that sort of thing.” Ann said gently as she stifled a yawn.

“Oh, I’m sure it will be perfect as it is, your highness.” Coral replied softly with a smile, clearly a little overwhelmed.

“Nonsense,” Ann grinned, “Eventually, once all of the issues with the coven are solved, we’ll be moving back to the palace and only returning here for a day or two each time. Hopefully only once or twice a month if I have my way. Then, you’ll be moving back with us, and granted a room in one of the wings of the palace to make things easier for us all.”

“We need to get Bartholomew hooked up with a computer that doesn’t look like it originates from the dawn of time as well.” Adam offered dryly as Bartholomew chuckled.

“I must admit, email would make things far easier for communications, although, I still think phone conversations are much more personal and allow you to judge the tone and mood of the person on the other end far more easily.”

the cash flow from Veritas Industries. We can look at expanding some of the departments and perhaps look at new ventures too

profits to draw from. I can have Allen go through the finances and work out the disposable income available once all of our expenditure and other investments are taken into account so we have a good idea of what we’re working with. I suppose once Lexi has time to set up the lectures, the income from that can go part of the way towards increasing available funds as well.”

you. I know Eva has sent me a lot of drafts for new design projects that need to be approved before they’re offered to the clientele, but really, we need to start working on finalizing the new blueprints for the area that will house the portal room. I’m more than a little irritated that it wasn’t approved for here,

and embracing change doesn’t come easily to us. I’m certain that once they see how beneficial it is, then I’m sure they will have a change of heart. It was only by a slim majority that the vote against having one installed passed. In another year, I’m almost positive that they

smile spread across her l*ips, “Perhaps a public relations tour is in order

remarkably astute observation, your grace, I’m sure they would be… thrilled, at the opportunity to leave the Enclave.” Bartholomew chuckled knowingly as they

Coral in your capable hands then Bartholomew. If you don’t mind I am going to lay down for an hour or two and carry on with the work that Eva has left me when I wake up. Honestly, I don’t know

your highness.” Coral offered helpfully, “That, and the fact you have three little pups growing inside of you and sapping all of your energy.

as Ann internally rolled

awake if that’s okay Coral? We need to talk about the use of the office block that Adam so kindly surprised me with. I’d like to move the architectural department and specialist real estate department that I used to manage into there and expand both departments, I think that…” “Ann, that’s enough work for now. Rest

ran through her head, but begrudgingly,

and rest when it told her to, for the sake of the

sigh, “But just so you know, I would much rather be working than letting everyone else run around after me while I