Set her free,” he said, causing Ella and Syphax to look at him with disbelief. “Syphax, here. XXX “Thank you, Master,” Ella said softly. “Excuse me?” she asked, turning to him. I wanted to save her from the life of forced servitude.”
“Well what happened afterwards? “Sweet Daughter of Neptune, you can cook?”
“I learned how in my homeland,” she said with a blush. Lying down on the couches on opposite sides of the table, Ella and Arcadias ate with gusto. Instead, there was nervousness. He was done with work earlier than usual this day, all of his ships having yet to return from their deliveries or to bring goods to Pompeii. I’m letting her stay in my guestroom, and I just bought her new clothes today.”
“By the gods, Arcadias!
