Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate

Chapter 277 If We Lose the Vote

“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.”

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

murmur of approval rippled around the room as

years and that changes now. I would like our financial team to work on a way to increase our budget, triple it if possible so that we

a deep breath and steadied her racing heart as

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

of transportation could be invaluable, but it also hinted at the dreaded magic that the Elders now seemed to

my Queen, this transportation that you speak of… what exactly is it? I know of

both I and Adam have used this method before and it is completely safe.” Ann said, taking a steadying breath, “The portals will allow us to

voice scoffed, “Magical portals that will allow anyone

stated that the portals could only be accessed by those

the costs we would save on fuel

enclave? It will leave us open

to assist in the construction of

construction will be taken care of by our company, so you have no need to worry about the people gaining access to areas within the enclave. As for the magic, Lord Brarthroroz

“Didn’t the Excidium coven rise thanks

we trust

Beta to the kingdom and has a strong, personal relationship with the

but what about years

Ann yelled, the sudden outburst startling Coral and she dropped the device and glanced apologetically at Ann as she hastily picked

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

“Your highness, you cannot…”

to remember you were already warned about telling me what I can and cannot do. If I won’t have

elsewhere. This building will be constructed whether you approve or not, so, if you would like to cast your vote as to siting it within the enclave, it would be very