Black walked deeper into the forest, his pace unhurried as he ventured into the thickest part where the trees loomed like silent sentinels. The air grew cooler, quieter. Here, in this isolated place, he would have complete privacy. Until he decided what to do about Flonda, he preferred to keep his more sordid affairs under wraps.
With a snap of his fingers, four women appeared before him, their faces etched with confusion. They looked around, bewildered, but when their eyes fell upon him, realization dawned. In unison, they dropped to their knees, bowing low in submission.
