"It is Mercedes regardless of business or pleasure. Remember Felicia, unlike the rest of you I have the same persona in and out of the Circle."

"We've all called you Tonya in the past,"

"Tonya is not what I choose to be called at this time, is that so difficult to understand?"

"A little respect my lady." Victoria said softly, "If I am truly here as your high lady, then mind your tongue, this is not your club."

Mercedes stared hard into Victoria's eyes and saw that they were no longer wide and playful, but had grown as cold as her own gaze.

"My apologies Lady Felicia."

Victoria started to...