Alec's voice cracked and Magnus thrilled. It was his very nature to want to seduce, to want to gain attention, to want to undo someone. It was natural for him to do these things to distract Alec and he was going to follow his nature through to the end. That's how he worked.

Surely Alec understood that? Why else would he summon a demon in the first place?

That nonsense about it being an accident was just that: nonsense. Shyness taking over now that the real thing was in front of him.

"Mm poetry. The food of love." Yes, he was well-read in certain matters. It shouldn't be surprising how many romance writers were intrigued by his sort.

"It's all better read aloud, you know. You should let me perform for you."