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answered, “Oh,
the Final test is the easiest level. We simply send them out on the
field.”
    At that, several brows and voices were raised.
    “ It's a lot like learning to drive. To be able to
drive and get your license, you've got to hit the road. So our
rookie Enforcers have got to hit the streets and learn to deal with
the traffic,” Lucas finished with a shrug.
    “ So you just turn them loose and let them run amok
on their own?” Grayson said, his voice rising a notch to
indicate his righteous indignation.
    Lucas regarded Grayson with studied patience. And
studied his patience was. He hadn't always been able to hold his
temper quite so well. As Alpha, he had quickly realized that there
were many issues at play in the PAC and within the paranormal and
human communities. There were inter-species sensitivities. There
were political battles. There were commercial and community
considerations. New Moon City was a big melting pot, with tensions
always simmering below the surface. If he wasn't careful, the pot
might just boil over, spilling blood and guts everywhere.
    A quick temper would not serve an Alpha, the PAC or the
city well.
    “ First, the rookie Enforcers do not, and will not,
in any circumstances, run amok. They are given strict instructions
on how to conduct themselves on their first patrol. No running,
unless giving chase to a rogue. They are to walk at a steady pace,
keeping their weapons sheathed at all times, so as not to cause
unnecessary alarm and panic.” Lucas paused, taking in the
silence in the room.
    “ And,” he went on slowly. “The
rookies are not turned loose and left on their own. They are
shadowed and assessed by a senior Enforcer or trainer, or PAC member.
Yes, PAC members are entitled to put in their request to observe and
assess new Enforcement officers. But none of you have yet to take up
your entitlement and put in your request.” He smiled at each
of his PAC members in turn. He riffed through some papers in front
of him. “I have put in a request some nights ago. I'm not
sure if the trainers have approved my request. Oh.” He pulled
out a sheet of paper and waved it. “Here it is. It seems that
I am scheduled to shadow a team of rookie Enforcers this evening.
Who are these rookies?” He squinted at the paper.
    “ You'll be shadowing and assessing Charlotte Cole
and Bryn Ellis, Alpha,” Jett spoke up. “They will be on
their first patrol tonight.”
    “ A human and a vampire,” Lucas muttered,
scanning the information before him. The mugshots showed two fairly
young females in their early twenties. The vampire had sharp,
angular features, dark, straight hair and coal black eyes, while the
human's features were softer, rounder—and sexier. He stared at
her strawberry blond hair, green eyes, round cheeks and plump, pink
lips. She was—
    Jett's urgent voice forced his eyes away from that
alluring picture. “Their patrol starts...” Jett glanced
at his watch. “...ten minutes from now.”
    Lucas nodded and handed the stack of papers to Ella, who
served as the PAC Secretary.
    “ So. Before we conclude the meeting, I'd just
like to propose that we put a health program in place,” Lucas
announced, remembering his mental note. It was true he had a lot on
his mind and his plate, but he always remembered his priorities.
“Paranormals should be taking better care of their health. A
healthy mind and a healthy body would enable them to enjoy their
naturally long lifespans and not drop dead in mid-shift or mid-spell
from cardiac arrest. We need someone to spearhead this campaign, and
start this health movement. I propose Blake Madden for the job.”
    “ I second!” Keagan grinned.
    The look of shock on Blake's face transformed into a
scowl. He looked like a big, bad bear, with his knuckles popping and
teeth gnashing. And nobody liked to be in a room with a grumpy bear.
    “ The meeting is adjourned,” Lucas called
out. A few chairs were toppled as everyone got to their feet