Chapter 64

Not that any of what was going on between them could be deemed safe in the slightest. Setting aside how hot Rowan was and the extent of Alec’s desire for him, Alec teetered on the brink of a full-blown crush. Rowan had been thoughtful and attentive, as well as funny and entertaining for a couple days now. His request to continue their relationship, both as friends and as familiar/mage, was more than Alec had anticipated when he’d expressed his desire not to lose touch. Though Alec was the first in line to champion Rowan’s independence, continuing the sex risked entangling his heart in ways that would make it suffer later on. Because he had no doubt Rowan would find someone out there who appreciated him the way he deserved. It was only a matter of time and how many partners it would take.

Alec had to hope he could deal with it like a grown-up when it actually happened. Otherwise, he’d lose both a friend and a familiar.