Chapter 278 You are Perfect


    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 Enve 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 pce 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 pce to make things easier for us all.”


    “We need to get Bartholomew hooked up with aputer 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 formunications, 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.”


    “Well, we’ll get started on modernizing the Enve once we have the final report on budgets for each


    department. If the iing taxes don’t cover what we need then I’ll increase the cash flow from Veritas


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


    that will bring more in. As well as potentially offering new grants for the packs that are willing to invest


    in their omega’s on staff as well.” Ann mused.


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    “We do also have the Dark Moon’s business and profits to draw from. I can have Allen go through the


    finances and work out the disposable ie avable once all of our expenditure and other


    investments are taken into ount so we have a good idea of what we’re working with. I suppose once


    Lexi has time to set up the lectures, the ie from that can go part of the way towards increasing


    avable funds as well.” Adam offered as Ann stifled yet another yawn.


    “That all sounds perfect, Adam. Thank 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, we could have saved hours in travel time, but it is what it


    is.” Ann frowned.


    “Try to be patient, your grace. As you know, us Elders are a little stuck in our ways and embracing


    change doesn’te 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 will vote in favor of having one installed,


    particrly if you’re actually going to make them visit the area’s that they’re responsible for.”


    Bartholomew chuckled.


    “That’s an interesting proposition Bartholomew,” Ann said thoughtfully as a slow smile spread across


    her l*ips, “Perhaps a public rtions tour is in order so that the Elders can refamiliarize themselves with


    the kingdom that voted them into their positions.”


    “That is a remarkably astute observation, your grace, I’m sure they would be… thrilled, at the


    opportunity to leave the Enve.” Bartholomew chuckled knowingly as they stopped in front of his


    office.


    “I’ll leave Coral in your capable hands then Bartholomew. If you don’t mind I am going toy 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


    why I’m so tired.” She scowled irritably.


    “I would think it’s because your body has been through a lot, your highness.” Coral offered helpfully,


    “That, and the fact you have three little pups growing inside of you and sapping all of your energy.


    You’re going to need to take things a little easier now.”


    “See? Pups. Told you.” Maeve grinned smugly as Ann internally rolled her eyes at her.


    “I’ll send for you when I’m 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 and rxation first, and maybe some food, before you continue with


    this.” Adam interrupted firmly as she scowled up at him.


    A million thoughts of how many ways she could argue with him ran through her head, but begrudgingly,


    she had to ept that he was right.


    Right now she had to listen to her body and rest when it told her to, for the sake of the three little lives


    that were growing so rapidly inside of her.


    “Fine.” She relented with a sigh, “But just so you know, I would much rather be working than letting


    everyone else run around after me while I sleep. I need more hours in the day.”


    “No. You do not.” Adam frowned, “Because all you would end up doing is spending more time working


    and less time resting. The work will still be there when you wake up.”


    “Says the Alpha who used to sleep only a few hours a night.” Ann retorted with a snort as he steered


    her onwards down the corridor.


    “That’s the key phrase Ann. Used to. My priorities changed when I met you, and while I don’t neglect


    my responsibilities in the Dark Moon or ourpany, I make sure that we have time together. Whereas


    you are still spending the time that I allocated for us, on work.”


    “Alright, alright, I get it. I’m a terrible mate choosing the kingdom over our bond.” Ann bit back


    sarcastically as Adam chuckled.


    “I never said that. You are perfect, Ann,” He said, wrapping his arm around her tightly, “I wouldn’t


    change you for the world. Despite everything, you are still working to improve the lives of the people


    within your kingdom, but you also need to remember to take time for yourself. I’m doing my job as your


    mate, and your consort, to remind you that you need downtime too. We’re going to have three little


    pups running around before you know it.”


    “SEE?! PUPS!!!!” Maeve yelled triumphantly in her head as Ann winced at the sudden outburst and


    communicated her annoyance.


    “Okay lover boy. I’m going to set aside the next few hours for resting, and I’ll make sure that Coral adds


    allocated rest periods for while I’m carrying these babies, okay?”


    “Sounds perfect.” Adam murmured as he nted a k*iss on the top of her head and they continued on


    their way through the corridors.