The dark mage I’d killed had said something about Jason being weakened greatly since he hadn’t been able to form the bond with his Bride. I’d secretly consulted Smooth, and he’d confirmed the theory.

I’d wanted to fix the issue, not minding if sex was the means to the end at all, but Jason was all about proving himself to be worthy of me first, and I’d humored him by going along with his plan of courting me first.

“After I settle the score with BJ,” I told Jason. “Please, ...