The women watched as their friend was kicked out to fend for herself in the outside world. When they looked at Emily this time, they knew they had unknowingly bargained with the devil.
Well, that was exactly what Emily had aimed for. She had even been hoping for a little resistance, because she needed sacrifices to demonstrate that it wasn't she who was begging them to stay, but the other way around.
The stubborn woman happened to be the perfect sacrificial lamb. Emily's plan was to appear both as a holy saint and a stern commander who didn't tolerate insubordination within her settlement.
And seeing the looks on these women's faces, she knew she had at least achieved part of her plan. After the stubborn woman's figure disappeared, Emily turned to the others, who wore frightened expressions.
