[Theres a surge of defensiveness in him that he quickly tamps down on. Other brothels certainly had such practices and Chris hadn’t been specific, it’s not Crais’ fault.]

Ah..well, valid feelings, but they’re not needed on my behalf, I didn’t do much work there until I was sixteen-on and even then, only man I bedded was one I picked, wasn’t allowed on the menu otherwise.

My official title was ‘companion’ when I had skirts about me, I gave people company and listened to their stories and woes. When I shed the skirts, turned more to security.

[He shakes his head]

Lady Ivaline woulda skinned anyone who so looked at me. She took me in to protect me from those who wanted a child dead.