Chapter 19 Of His

• Nausea churns in my stomach as we pull into the driveway of the Diallo Ringleader's home. My eyes flick to Alek's hands as he turns the steering wheel of the SUV. A large gate looms before us, guarded by a man with his arms crossed behind his back, legs spread at shoulder width. His dark brown eyes shift ever-so-slightly, studying Alek.
• Unlike Alek and Efrem, his complexion is much darker.
• The Diallo Ring is renowned for their darker skin. In a room full of people, even among members of every Ring, Diallos stick out like a sore thumb. Just as famous for their unique features, they're also known for having the largest and arguably most impressive land. Their population is nearly double that of the smallest Ring: Wen.