Bab 336: Head of the table

Reggie came up with the idea that they should go visit Marlowe, as he would perhaps offer them a better reception.

Being the resident leader of the Shelly household, getting to him was a tussle though. They went through one knight guard after another, each more imposing than the last, until finally, they were granted an audience to see Marlowe.

They entered what appeared to be a throne room. Marlowe sat regally, flanked by a couple of peculiarly beautiful women in white, nearly transparent attire. As soon as the knights entered, Marlowe dismissed the women with a wave of his hand.

The three women sauntered out of the room, their diaphanous gowns trailing behind them, leaving Blake, the knights, and Marlowe in an atmosphere thick with unspoken tension.