“You maintain the ancient law?” Casia spoke without being asked. “These places are forbidden by Nor’s orders, and those of our rulers two generations before him.”
“Forbidden in times of peace, Milady. They are recommended when troops return from soldiering. I keep the passions of my men restrained while we’re in the midst of conflict, where their s*x can be put to better use focused on battle when it’s time to do battle. I forbid them to rape their conquests—at least until imprisoned slaves are returned here. Only then, do I string up the whores and give them over to my heroes. Don’t tell me your husband would not approve, Milady; the last time he was in this province, he was rather delighted by the brothel harlot he f****d.
“So, now you’ve given my maids to this ritual?” she asked. Ca
