Gaydar seems to work well in this universe!
I like the meeting with Flitch in the nether where Jamie and Garvin taught Flitch about the human aspect of sex as an act of love. The timing was also good as Flitch helped stabilize his lens by giving it a goal. That lens sure did it's job and help Jamie during the battle with Urvan and to get rid of the wraiths. Gavin's new ability was also amazing. I wonder if Gavin's new abilities are just physical or magical also. Are they limited to defending or will he be able to use them offensively also?
As for why Urvan is focused on Sedwick, I think it is more than just lust. He also seemed in lust with at least Jamie and Jamie has power. We know that the Sedwick's retainers, Garvin and Getrell are also very sexy and desirable, but Urban said some awful things about the retainers.
I also want to know what is the secret that Urvan is hiding.
Too bad Jamie doesn't really know the secret, but at least he know there is a secret.
I do like the three palace Mages, Kundun, Lestho and Pallin. I wasn't prepared to like them, but they proved their worth in the battle, and loyalty to the prince. The battle was quite exciting.
I also liked Sedwick's description of affection when he rebuked Urvan.