Earthly Desires

Emerald Joh part 3

They’re back.” Joh’s lips curved into a sly grin as the first messenger slipped into the room.

The figure hesitated, eyes flicking to Joh, then leaned in close to Fulassa and whispered a few words in Fulassas. The sound was quick, urgent, and unintelligible to anyone else. Without waiting for a reply, the messenger vanished as suddenly as they had appeared, leaving a quiet weight hanging in the air.

Joh’s grin lingered, sharp and knowing. “Well,” they murmured, “this should b