Nisa rose a brow and looked amused for the briefest of moments. "That wasn't what I was referring to. I don't want to kill her because I hate your choice so much. I really did not think you would go after Briar. She just doesn't seem to be the type I've seen you hang around when you were sociable."

Her hand waved him off. "That isn't fair, she was probably surprised you were actually home. And she isn't the most socially aware, but she is conscious of attempting to be polite and not being in the way. Even more important, she is loyal and I find her more trusting than just about any maid I've had. So..."

She frowned in thought as he described this girl. She sounded like a woman who slept around who came from at least decent family.

"She sounds like someone using you for a good time. You can't break the deal just because she's using you, brother. If she is, I may kill her, since I think that counts to my terms. And you better have good men in mind for me or I will be more insufferable than this woman you want in your life."

She held out her hand to him to shake.