"If Jean-Claude tells Anita, and she has a problem with it, I'll deal with her," Micah says. There are subtle differences in a shifter being a Nimir-Ra, and a necromancer with the powers of who-knows-what.

"You won't lose your place here, Nathaniel. Anita might not be thrilled with the idea of you being in bed with Asher, but you'll stay in the house with us." Maybe not in Anita's bed, but she has enough company there, and they all know it.

"Just...don't let him do anything to you, little one. I like you happy, Nathaniel."