His offer was not unfamiliar to Laelia, many men had claimed love and declarations of desire for her to join them, but Laelia always turned them down. Why should she tie herself down to one man? She would be trading one debt for another. Taking a breath, she ran her fingers lightly down Marcus's chest. He felt so familiar to her, and yet they were strangers, how could this be?
"Marcus, I'm bound here until I can pay back the debts my father owes. That is the reason I am here." Closing her eyes, Laelia continued, sharing her past, something she had never done before,
"And why would you want me? I'm a paid companion, I'm dirty."