“Be it as it may, Artemis deserves respect.”
Without any movement the gag disappeared. Artemis opened and closed her jaw several times before coughing. After taking a deep breath those lips went white and the fire burning in those eyes grew into an inferno.
Clara maintained a smile and looked at everyone at the table. She didn’t expect to win over everyone’s hearts early on. Hecate was also aware they were there to keep the new arrivals in line.
“Artemis,” Clara said. “If you ever want to talk one-on-one, let me know.”
Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.
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