Chapter 31 b Emi's Investigation

At this time, Iggy’s feet lagged, which created a larger distance between Emi and him. She entered the circle falling right into place, and shining like a diamond amongst the lights. She reminded him of Firmin, as she stopped with one hand on the back of a woman’s chair, and said, “good evening, lovelies,” with an irresistible quality to her singing voice.

The woman peered up at her and smiled at her sheer presence. A man from across the group asked, “why haven’t you sat down, yet?” He gestured to the largest chair with the highest back and the most beautiful designs carved into the white wood. “Your place awaits. Please sit. We didn’t want to start without you.”

Emi’s smile closed into a grin and she tilted her head. “Oh, you shouldn’t have waited for me.”

“Of course we waited!” another woman declared. “We wouldn’t dare start without our precious White Queen.”