What a sweet story! This world is one in transition after accords have been signed to give all beings more leeway than ancient tradition allowed, and I've read many of the novels that take place in it. You don't have to have done that, though.

The author's world and mine are similar; most beings are basically good, despite appearances. There are apparent conflicts all around the demon, this world is so different from his past. The would-be witch is naturally helpful, and I very much enjoyed the timing for the crisis and resolution. Recommended if you're new to the author. Then go read Cutie and the Beast, because it's hilarious and sweet and, as a novel, it's so much deeper a story. ( )

Sweet short story which takes place in the same universe as [b:Cutie and the Beast|34808048|Cutie and the Beast (Fae Out of Water, #1)|E.J. Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492763638l/34808048._SY75_.jpg|56022548], [b:Single White Incubus|41729282|Single White Incubus (Supernatural Selection, #1)|E.J. Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1536279043l/41729282._SY75_.jpg|65103991], and [b:Howling on Hold|48664635|Howling on Hold (Mythmatched, #1)|E.J. Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572692083l/48664635._SY75_.jpg|74008694], though it is readable as a standalone. Newsletter special. ( )