Natalie POV
We left the sanctuary of the little room. Nothing outside had changed much. Girls were still seducing, and men were still drinking. Off near the bloodied back door, Jacob called us over.
"My good friend, could you pay this man for his dear slave."
The girl's master pushed her toward Jacob. In response, Lydia grabbed the collar of Jacob's shirt and kissed him possessively. When she broke the kiss, she turned back to the slave and master. "You got this negotiation wrong. The girl is for my use, not his. He is a male guard. Your slave touches him; I'll make sure you take her place. Are we clear peasant?"
Jacob was still comprehending what had happened. Flabbergasted, his fingers lifted to his lips before thinking better of it. Catching himself, Jacob agreed, "yes, Madame. Shal
