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“I would also like to propose that a better schedule be organized for their working hours. Twelve hour shifts within their duties are archaic. I would like to propose a schedule of eight hour shifts, and suggest that the same benefits that apply to pregnant she wolfs, or those with young children be applied to the omega’s on staff. They will be allowed a reprieve from their duties until either the children come of age, or if they choose to return to work, I feel that the Enclave should provide additional child care facilities so that the children are not forced into the life of an omega, before they receive proper education.”

“Preposterous! Traditionally an omega learns their duties from a young age! They…”

“No.” Ann’s voice cut sharply across the arguments that were bubbling amongst the Elders. “From this moment forward, no child may enter into servitude, or into the staff of households until they have completed their education. Special allowances may be made perhaps for apprenticeships if a child shows a particular affinity for it, but they will be required to attend all classes that their peers have the privilege to attend.”

Ann turned to Bartholomew and smiled at him.

“Bartholomew, see to it that the appropriate changes are made to the legislation and I’ll sign off on it as soon as it’s on my desk.”

“Very well, your highness.” He answered with a smile, bowing his head respectfully.

“Your highness, we need to vote on this you can’t just…”

“This change in legislation benefits the kingdom as a whole,” Adam answered firmly, “There should be no need to vote on a legislation that serves no other purpose than to strengthen our ranks, and lift our people up by providing for all of their needs, both now and in the future.”

“I do, however, have a few more items of business that I need to run past you all.” Ann interjected smoothly, “There is the matter of the finances that go into funding our defense and security forces, and the matter of a new installation that I wish to propose for the Enclave.”

“An installation? What sort of installation?”

“Well, I have the plans being drawn up for it and they are by no means finalized, it’s just a matter of deciding the site that it will be built on.” Ann explained casually, knowing full well that they were going to object to the plans that she had in mind, but she was clinging on to the hope that maybe, just maybe, it would pass through on a slim majority if it went to vote.

“The Enclave hasn’t been modified for nearly a century, your highness, there has been no need to.”

“Well, I disagree with that.” Ann stated, “The barracks need extending and refurbishing for one, and I want the defenses on the outer walls of the Enclave, and nearby packs bringing up to date as well. We all know the threat that we are facing currently, and the sooner we have our security up to date, the safer we’ll all be.”

rippled around the room as

triple it if possible so that we are

racing heart as she

meet our needs, allowing almost instantaneous travel to whichever set points we choose, and only accessible for those with

tension rising in the room as the Elders conferred amongst themselves. Such a method of transportation could be invaluable, but it also hinted at the dreaded magic that the Elders now seemed to

you speak of… what exactly is it? I know of nothing in our world that can provide this… by

used this method before and it is completely safe.” Ann said, taking a steadying breath,

voice scoffed, “Magical portals that will allow anyone access

that the portals could only be accessed by those

would save on

magic inside the enclave? It will leave us open to attack from the

going to assist in

worry about the people gaining access to areas within the enclave.

the Excidium coven rise thanks to the backing of Daemon? Why should

shouldn’t we trust

and has a strong, personal relationship with the Queen, there’s no reason

now, but what about years down

the sudden outburst startling Coral and she dropped the device and glanced apologetically at

this is a t*ouchy subject, so I would like to hold a vote. The quicker I know your answer, the

“Your highness, you cannot…”

what I can and cannot do. If I won’t have your approval for

I will site it elsewhere. This building will be constructed whether you approve or not, so, if you would like to cast your

as the elders shuffled forward to register