I caught my breath. “Wait. How did you know my name was Opal?”

“You don’t think I let everyone into this chamber, do you? The media would have a field day with the information in here. Supreme Court Justices’ lives would be ruined with one peek into some of these books,” she snickered, switching off the light with a grunt. She held the door open, and I walked closer. “Only members are allowed entry.”

My hand flew to my chest. “But I’m not a member. I haven’t joined yet.”

“My dear.” A smile curled over her yellowed teeth. “That’s a distinction without a difference.”