The Healer's Bond
Emma cleared her throat, drawing The Lady's attention.
"You want more than gold," Emma said, her voice softer than the men's but no less determined. The healing crystal hidden beneath her blouse seemed to warm against her skin, responding to the strange energy emanating from The Lady. "Clearly, you are a woman who has almost everything, so a gold bar means next to nothing to you."
The Lady's eyes glittered with something like respect. "Quite insightful," she replied, inclining her head slightly toward Emma. For a moment, Emma thought she saw a flicker of something inhuman in those depths—something reptilian and ancient—before it vanished like smoke.
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