" I initially said no, I lived that lifestyle in public, had money and why did I need them? The fact I would have to submit myself to an initiation was the final reason to say no. I had been through enough shit at the hands of men. I would never submit again."

"Morrigan told me to please think about it and when I didn't call I was visited by Abigail Lefay herself from the notorious Black Flame."

"Persephone came to you?" Victoria's eyes widened, "I never knew that."

"As you said this is quite an enlightening conversation." Mercedes told her with a smug smile, "To say our High Mistress...