Chapter Sixty-One - Harem

He was done with loyalty. In the end, it netted him nothing. All Clara’s grand schemes and look where she was now. Sensing the writing on the wall he made himself scarce while the going was good. Time to visit the harem. Maurice really hoped that particular ship hadn’t yet sailed.

The idea came to him as he made his way to a villain he knew who would show him the quickest and safest way to the port. Maybe he could divert the lovelies to Byzantium rather than Persia. It wouldn’t be the first time he’d presided over an auction and word of the takeover hadn’t reached the places he’d been so far.

Maybe his luck was about to change for the better.

In fact, he arrived at an opportune moment. The husband and wife team who were keeping the women secure wanted out. Since they knew he was a trusted associate of Clara, they seized the chance to cut their losses, and he wasted no time in re-acquainting himself with several beauties, most of whom seemed willing.

The virgin was still off-limits. Ev