Chapter 86

“And not just anyone. I was planning on picking up some stranger and just getting this over with so I could get my powers back. Then you were there, and I was so annoyed,” he admitted, which made Remy snort. “But after I stopped to think about it, about you, I felt so relieved you’d shown up.

“I know what I want. WhoI want. You can be such an asshole, but you’re a good person and a good friend. I mean, look at you, ready to jump to my defense, and this doesn’t even have anything to do with you.”

“Doesn’t have…” Remy frowned. “You asked me to sleep with you without telling me the whole story.”

“I didn’t mean—” Marlow broke off when Remy made to step back and reached for his hand to stop him. “I’m sorry. I thought it would be easier if you didn’t know. But I don’t only want this because some rogue Mage is keeping my powers hostage.