Its Antonius, one of your men.

The door opens and one of your men, Antonios comes in. He is something of an odd bird in your company, urbane and cultured he is the opposite of most of the rest of the men who like you came from the rough and tumble streets of Heliopolis.

“Not partaking of the fruits of conquest Antonios?” You query wondering what it would have been like to share Adriana with him like a pair of barbarians sharing a squirming captive between them.

“I had other things on my mind, Captain.” He replies, not looking at either you or Adriana.

“Still looking for your sister?” You ask.

He sidesteps the question, “Sir, while you were partaking of a well deserved rest I took the liberty to search the former Lord's office. While I was looking through some of his papers and correspondence I found two that I thought should be brought to your attention.”

Looking down at Adriana, you give her a quick kiss and sit up. Standing you pick up the silk robe and walk over to your soldier; still a little nervous Adriana grabs the covers and hides herself from view. “If you felt it was important enough to interrupt us it must be important indeed.”

“Sir, the first was a flyer advertising the sale of the High Priestess’ daughter Amara, judging by the date on the poster it indicates she may still be in the city.” Antonios says, handing you the poster.

Looking over the poster you notice that someone had added a note indicating that she was sold to a Rastus son of Minos for 520 in gold. A very large sum you say to yourself. Looking over at the noblewoman lying shyly on the great bed you ask, “Adriana do you know of a Rastus son of a Minos.”

Adriana sits up curling her legs under her, and making sure to stay covered. “ Are you sure about that name Milord, for I know of a Rastus of Minos but he’s a notorious pederast.” She says puzzled.

“Probably bought Amara as a gift,” You think out loud. “And the other?” You say.

Atonois looks at several pieces of folded parchment. “Captain, this was a correspondence for the master of the house dated two days ago. I found it unopened on his desk.” He finishes handing you the letter.

Reading over the letter, a shark-like grin comes to your face.

“Well, Well, Well.” You mutter tossing the letter onto a table.

“Antonius, can you please invite Lady Sophia to join us. I left her in the chambers behind the blue door at the end of this hallway.” You quietly order pointing in the general direction.

“Yes Captain.” Your man says, turning smartly he leaves the room.

Getting up Adriana walks over to you draped in the silk sheet from the bed and wraps her arms around you.” What was in the letter if I could ask.” She says.

“It was a letter from a man well known to me, Petroculus Har’Amaden former Captain to the High priestess of Heliopolis. In part, it appears to be a response to an offer proposed by your father; in return for the gift of your lovely body, your father could have safety within the inner walls of the citadel.” Adriana stares at you with wide astonished eyes.

Before she can respond, Antonios walks into the room leading Lady Sophia who...