" Coiled and personal, Laurent's gift was a Veretian whip, made of gold.
Damen recognized it.
[...]
His gaze flung to Laurent. He knew he had flushed, he could feel the heat in his own cheeks. In front of the gathered generals, he couldn't say, What have you done? "
― C.S. Pacat , Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)