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The initiation fee was reported to be five figures, with burdenso The society supposedly owned an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River in Louisiana The reporter had asked for an invitation to the yearlyTheir denial hadn’t deterred hiate, he’d snuck over a fence Before being apprehended by security, he’d gotten as far as spying on the bonfire that was the cere of the event

Rafe was studying her

“You’re a Titan?” The moniker had been bestowed alroup of proathered in New Orleans In his newspaper coverage, he called the men Titans, and the name had stuck

Rafe remained silent for a few , was a founding member”

The information was a lot to take in, and she wouldn’t have met him, except for… “Celeste” Her mentor’s words echoed… “There are others” At the time, Hope had assu to the Titans? “Is Celeste also a member?”

“I’ve already said too much”

“I see” That was a lie She didn’t understand at all “So, your wife… Do I need to know about this for finding you a bride?”

“No Any woman I marry will be made aware of the Zeta Society when it’s appropriate”

Hope stroked the lines of one of the laurel wreaths

“The owl represents wisdom”

“It looks like Athena’s owl Froy”

“I’m sure it is The founders were familiar with Greek traditions from their time at university”

“How long have you been a member?”

“Since I turned eighteen It’s tradition Not every Sterling joins But the vast majority do”

“Including women?”

“We started ado”

“Very progressive” She offered hier”

“Secret, yes Nefarious? Not at all We exist so that people froather and have discussions away fro eye of the press as we talk about ways to make the world a better place”

“Are you going to o to the press?”