Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton — book slip

Anita Blake, a necromancer and U.S. Marshal, travels to Philadelphia with her wereleopard lover, Micah, to raise a murder victim for federal testimony. This trip marks their first time alone together without other lovers, compelling Anita to confront her feelings for Micah and her insecurities about their relationship. As Anita raises the dead and deals with the victim's past, she and Micah face growing tensions. Micah struggles with Anita's emotional distance and her reluctance to commit, while Anita grapples with her fears of intimacy and her position as a leader in both the vampire and werewolf communities.

⚠️ Contains explicit sexual content.