A similar conversation was taking place in the bathroom.
Of course, even if Isobel and Katrina had said nothing, Albert, also a Legilimens Master, could tell what the girls were thinking.
Such situations had been quite common in his previous life.
But he had never been a promiscuous man. After being involved with enough women, he rarely felt that heart-pounding thrill from when he had first fallen in love.
He did not know whether his desires had faded or whether his love had been spread too thin.
In any case, Albert felt no excitement whatsoever over having several more beautiful lovers.
Isobel seemed to have realized this long ago, so she did not care much about Louise's situation.
"I think you should be happier." As Katrina scrubbed Albert's back with a towel, she smiled and said, "After all, you gained three more women today who are practically your wives. Not many people get that kind of treatment."
Albert did not respond. Instead, he asked Isobel, who was soaking in the bath.
"You gave them the things."
"I did." Isobel gathered up some foam and blew on it. "Actually, they do like you a great deal. Otherwise, they would not have so readily sworn an oath to you and tied their lives to yours."
"So you are not interested in them because you see this more as a transaction of interests?" Katrina raised an eyebrow slightly. She thought Albert was being a little melodramatic, but she also felt fortunate.
There were real feelings between them. She was not merely her sister's extra.
"There are lots of beautiful girls in this world. I cannot fall in love with every one I meet." After rinsing the foam from his body, Albert intended to soak in the large bathtub for a while too.
"Louise