One cow to go

 

Valkyrie's attempts to ransom the next captive on the block had all fallen through. Now, with the woman's due date quickly approaching, Valkyrie was eager to be rid of her. If Hannibal would not pay then Valkyrie would get her dues elsewhere.

She coolly motioned the big woman forward and waved off Inga who was ready to jab her with a spear if she tarried. Valkyrie didn't want the giantess to go into labor too soon. Now, once she was someone else's she could have the litter right there on the market block. But not a moment sooner.

To Circe she said, "You will stand here." When the big woman fixed her with weepy eyes Valkyrie dismissed her with a tsk. "Save your tears for someone who believes them."