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“I’ll be quick and leave you to it,” Jack said.
Thank goodness.
“I know it’s been quite a few days since you brought us that drawing of that sigil you found in that alley where Percy…” Jack trailed off, as if not wanting to remind Percival that he had died.
“Anyway, Avery has been sending letters to different sorcerers and mages, asking for assistance. Yesterday, he received a letter from the sorcerer’s guild. They recommended two sorcerers who came by our apartment early this morning.”
Percival tensed.
“What did they say?” Leo asked.
“They said they will take on your case. So expect two sorcerers to come by and ask you questions in the next day or two. They seemed knowledgeable and eager to help.” Jack gave ahalf-smile. “Avery also said they will get a bonus if they discover how you died quickly. It is a generous bonus, so I imagine they’ll move fast.”
“Thanks, Jack. To you and Avery,” Percival said.
“We’re happy to help. Anyway, I just closed up downstairs, and now I need to go work at the Christmas markets. Have a good evening.” Jack lifted his hand and headed out.
“You too.” Leo turned to Percival.
Percival sat very still, orange eyes blinking at the closed door.
“You all right, Percy?” Leo stroked his shoulder.
“Yeah.” Percival nodded. “Just… Since we hadn’t heard anything from Avery, I kind of assumed he hadn’t found anyone to help.” He licked his lips. “I kind of thought it was all over.”
“What was all over?”
Percival shrugged. “Well, since no one else has tried to hurt or harm me, I assumed it must have been a random attack, or a freak accident, or some strange illness that struck me dead. So I just focused on moving on with my new life with you.” He took Leo’s hand. “I mean, it probably still is a random attack or accident or something. But…”
“But?”
“But what if it isn’t? What if the sorcerers find something?” Percival shook his head. “I know I’m being ridiculous. Them searching isn’t going to change the facts of what happened. But what if they discover someone did want to kill me and it wasn’t random?”
Leo’s chest tightened. “If someone did try and hurt you, then this is the next step to finding them and putting a stop to them completely. I want you safe, Percival. I know you can be reborn. But I don’t like the idea of others being out there who might hurt you. I love you too much to let that happen.”
“Leo.” Percival surged forward and kissed him. “Now show you love me and fuck me. I want to feel you inside me.”
Chapter
Thirty-Three
Leo slid a hand up Percival’s bare chest as they kissed. He threaded his other hand through Percival’s hair. Embers burst against his skin, like pricks of heat that quickly disappeared.
They lay naked on the bed, facing each other. Legs entangled. Cocks rubbed and bumped. The scent of smoke and arousal lingered in the air.
Leo broke the kiss. “I love you.” A thrill shot up his spine as he said the words.
Percival’s lips curved into a smile. “I love you too, Leo.” He took Leo’s mouth in another desperate kiss, fingers gliding along Leo’s shoulders. Then he gently shoved Leo’s chest. “Now go get the oil and fuck me.”
Laughing, Leo tore himself from Percival and scrambled from the bed, trying not to get caught up in sheets or Percival’s limbs. He probably should have gotten the oil before. But he’d been too distracted by a naked Percival. He grabbed the bottle of oil from the drawer.
It was almost empty. He’d need to get more soon.
Turning back towards the bed, he halted. His dick jerked.
Percival had gotten onto his hands and knees. He’d angled himself so his arse pointed towards Leo, presenting a perfect view of the twin mounds. His feet and calves dangled off the bed.
Percival flicked his hair, throwing Leo a coy smile over his shoulder. “See something you like?”
