"That is a good point," the doctor frowns, seemingly oblivious to her nervousness on the subject, "it might still work if you apply it yourself. It is necessary that we test it though, Lady Coral. If this elixir does as it says, it could change our fate drastically. If a woman had more incentive to be with her mate physically, that could result in an increase in conception and birth rates. It might even lie to rest a maiden's fear of taking a centaur as a mate. As it stands now every third Atonement the King must pluck several maidens just so there will be enough available who might take...