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    Das’po.x


    After one more look at Elder Dawn, I sit down at the breakfast table red start talking to Grandpa about our wophand


    I can feel her eyes burning into my back, but I ignore it for now I want to enjoy my breakfast and a little quiet time before we meet with the Elders.


    Daxton and Darius willmunicate to me through our mind–lind what I need to know during the meeting and even Uncle Vaughn will inform me if there is something I need to do.


    I am surprised when Elder Jensen escorts us to the Throne room, but the moment we step inside, it bes clear why we aren’t having this meeting in the King’s Chamber.


    “Every family member of every Elder is present. Not everyone is content with Mom taking over former Elder Jeff’s duties.” Quin exins through the mind–link. “They will try to overwhelm you and hope to get you so distracted that you won’t back up Dad.”


    I wish them luck with that endeavor. I will take every opportunity to make this meeting as long as I possibly can. My Squad needs the time to search for those missingws and duties.


    “Uncle Vaughn, can we start this meeting with a discussion on the Ceremony for me and my Squad?” I ask.


    I don’t have to tell him why I want to discuss it; he understands that we need to keep them upied for as long as we can. We all know that we need to drag this out for as long as possible.


    “Good morning. I am a little surprised to see you all here. This is a meeting with the Elders. I don’t need former Elders or family members here to discuss anything that rtes to the Kingdom and I kindly ask everyone who isn’t an Elder to leave<i>.</i><i>” </i>Uncle


    Vaughn states.


    “Your Majesty, our families are here to support our concerns we have regarding Princess Das taking over the position as Royal Beta. We also have a few issues with Queen Eliza taking over the duties from my Brother.” Elder Dawn states


    I feel a hand on my shoulder and realize that I am halfway out of my seat. I hadn’t even realized that I was gettin but it doesn’t really surprise me. Charna is pushing me to confront that little twit.


    “Elder Dawn, I have a question and I would like an honest answer. I say once I am standing up straight. “Why are you against Queen Eliza taking over duties that concern her wing and her family?”


    I keep looking into her eyes, making sure she is feeling ufortable.


    “Our family has always been in charge of the Royal wing. Wiring and firing Servants, keeping track of repairs and recing broken items. There is no need for the Queen to take on those responsibilities.” Elder Dawn answers.


    Charna and I don’t believe her and I am going to keep asking questions until she breaks.


    “Our Queen is very capable of taking care of those duties. We have been discussing this for years and as usual, you are against it. I am with Princess Das and this doesn’t make sense. So, answer the question.” Elder Via says.


    Elder Dawn seems ufortable with the stares of every Shifter in the Throne room and I can tell that she is mind–linking someone. Charna looks around the room for me and notices a man at the back of the room.


    “Quin, who is the man at the back of the room? The one with the light blue striped shirt.” I ask him.


    “That is Elder Dawn’s Father. He is never far away during meetings and like today, Elder Dawn is often mind–linking someone at those times.” Quin answers.


    Sounds like her Father has more influence on meetings than he is supposed to have. He is no longer an Elder and he should leave the meetings with the King up to his Daughter. He probably hates not having any control over the situation anymore.


    “Elder Dawn, is there a reason for your Father to coach your response?” I ask, making sure that everyone realizes that she is


    TRA SEVect


    getting help.


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    “Princess Das, it is inappropriate for you to ask that pestion.” Her Father replies, but I don’t pay him ang attentions


    “Well, Elder Dawn Care to answer both questions, starting with thetter?” I ask, while keeping my eyes for kard with hers


    A few Elders start to mumble, but I refuse to pay them any heed. I have a problem with Elder Dawn and need to see her reactions, so my focus stays on her.


    “I wanted to know if my response could be perceived as insulting and needed his advice on it.” Elder Dawm anmwers “As to the other question, I believe that our Queen needs to concentrate on her family and not on some trivial issues”


    More Shifters start mumbling and this time, I do pay attention to what is being said. Most of them disagree with Elder Drawn, but there are a few who agree with her.


    “Elder Dawn, as an Elder, you have a very demanding job with many responsibilities. Does this mean that someone else is running your household?” <b>I </b>ask.


    It takes her a second to realize why I am asking that question and Elder Jensen has a massive grin on his face.


    “No, I take care of that myself. I understand why you ask, but I can manage to do this besides my job<i>.</i>” She finally answers and i have to push Charna to the back of my mind.


    <b>“</b>If I understand your answer correctly, you are saying that besides a busy job as an Elder, you can still take care of your household. However, the Queen is unable to manage the Royal household, ording to your answers. I find that rather disrespectful to be honest.” I respond to her answer.


    For a moment, no one utters a word, probably trying to figure out a way to exin how Elder Dawn’s words weren’t meant as an


    insult to the Queen.


    In my opinion, there is no way anyone cane up with an excuse for her words and anyone who tries will get a piece of Charna’s look at this subject. She truly dislikes Elder Dawn and whatever it is she represents.