World of Women - Chapter 29Book 3:

... unfortunate. The note that Veronika had left for me was still in my hand. She wanted me to meet her by the lake.

The lake was the centerpiece of the island, and all of the buildings were constructed circling around it. It was the most distinguishable feature of the island, which could be seen from just about anywhere. It was beautiful, while also managing to keep diplomats a select distance away from each other. Rivals could be put on the opposite side of the lake. They could always keep ...