Prch
5/22/22
Amz

Now free of his bonds, Mal and Jessica have been exploring the world for the last four months when Azrael shows up at their rented cottage. He needs Mal's help to create a portal that has never been done so far from the source of magic. Mal sees his opportunity to push Azrael to finally give in to their mutual desire. He will help, for one night without his wards. But, creating the gate isn't their only problem when Azrael learns a new wizard council wants to put him on trial for dark magic, the Queen of fairies wants revenge on him and there's a demon hunter after Mal!

This installment pushes the line on consent, since Azrael is actually afraid to drop his wards and be vulnerable to Mal's incubus power. But, after years of forcefully taking magic from Mal, their relationship has always been a power struggle. Lee tempers this via Jessica, who sees how both men are scared of being hurt and actively works to ease those fears. The sexual tension is high, since the payoff doesn't come until the end, but it was worth it.

I loved how much more agency Jessica has in this story and the introduction of Lucy. The sex was hot and the story continues to be fun. Looking forward to more. ( )