Chapter 9

Emma Frost lay on her side, facing Selene Gallio and Jean Grey, her fellow Inner Circle members. Jean lay sandwiched between her lovers, on her side, facing Emma; Selene spooned Jean from behind, arms wrapped around her, also looking into Emma's eyes. They'd spent plenty of time indulging in their new hedonistic vision for the Hellfire Club, but now it was time to discuss plans going forward.

The Hellfire Club had always been a beacon of opulence, their lavish parties and luxury properties being legendary among the world's elite. Emma's ideas for the club were even more hedonistic, as she discussed her ideas, lesbian harems and lesbian orgies among them. While men would still be allowed involvement in the new Hellfire Club, particularly from a business standpoint, the more decadent aspects of the club Emma wished to introduce would be exclusive to women.

"Since we'll be rebuilding the Inner Circle as exclusive to women, We'll be making a small change to the titles within the club; now, there will be two queens, or 'monarchs' of each kind," Emma said. "As you may have guessed, my loves, you shall be our Black Queens going forward."

Jean and Selene nodded, smiling. Selene kissed Jean's cheek gently. "It'll be a pleasure sharing the throne with you, my Black Queen."

The old Selene would not have been so receptive of sharing her throne in the past, but the promises of unrivaled pleasure had done much to convince her to change her mind. Not to mention, she had the Phoenix **** at her disposal now, so she certainly wasn't lacking for power.

"The feeling is mutual," Jean cooed. "But it looks like we'll need another White Queen."

"That's right," Emma nodded. "And as it happens, I have a potential recruit in mind. Traditionally, members of the Inner Circle have been people of immense influence. In my new Hellfire Club, I also wish to recruit only the most beautiful women. Women who we can share our new vision for the Hellfire Club with."

"Who did you have in mind?" Jean asked.

"A woman who fits both the criteria of being both stunningly beautiful and hugely influential. One of this world's most celebrated heroes," Emma said. "I'm also confident we can convince her to buy in to our new vision."

"I wish to recruit Susan Storm, of the Fantastic Four, as our next White Queen."