As if on cue, the courtesan in question appeared in the doorway. "Magnus," she said, tears streaking down her face as she saw one of the others laying limp on the floor. She watched then as her unwanted husband released the man who was choking. When Magnus started toward her, she took a fearful step back and said, "No more..." As he stopped short with disbelief in his eyes, she held up a staying hand. It shook violently, but he seemed to comply.

"I won't let you do this anymore..."