Directress Ashdown's full name was Karen Ashdown. Her brow furrowed. "Don't you know men aren't allowed anywhere near this place?"

Electra laughed. "Directress Ashdown, look around—we don't even know if the Nightwind Group still exists, and you're still trying to serve it? Besides—the man standing in front of you right now is my master!

"My magnificent master wants this place. He wants everything in it. That's an honor for every one of you!

"So kneel and give your thanks already!"

Every woma