A beautiful yet sadistic smile appeared on Melinda's lips at Hal's words and he, as well as all others at the scene, could tell that she was contorting the worst punishment possible for the General who could not possibly escape her clutches.
With the calm that had accompanied Hal's victorious and grand return, the forces of the Sapphirine Cult could finally breathe easy. The ladies of the Legion all looked up in awe at their powerful leader who they could all lay claim to as their man.
Rita smiled up at Hal and then sought out Svetlana with the connection all members of the Harem possessed to deliver a message straight into the mind of the Blue-eyed witch,
"You led me to him, for that at least, I thank you,"
Many would have turned on Svetlana due to her acts but Rita was not one of that many and even then, she was not blind to the Duchess' faults.