Noah likes people watching, so when he notices a cute gay couple who don't seem to have a reflection, he's fascinated. They can't actually be vampires, can they?<br><br>As he learns more about the enthralling pair, he soon discovers his wild suspicion is more than correct. But Noah is hiding a secret of his own, and how could two men from decades or even centuries in the past possibly care, possibly understand, when they discover Noah wasn't always Noah?<br><br>That first hurdle is only the beginning, though. But Jack and Gabe are immortal vampires, so it's hardly surprising Noah isn't the only one who has a troublesome past.

Three of Hearts

“What is it?” said Noah, his stomach clenching in dread.“It’s okay, you’ll be fine. But you’ve been bitten. And it sure as hell wasn’t me this time.”


Noah’s eyes widened in shock and he lifted his hand to his neck, where he could feel the two little scabs. “Oh, God.”


Gabe leaned in close, and Noah was briefly confused, it seemed almost like Gabe was going to bite him, too, but the tall vampire only inhaled deeply. Then his expression turned to one of intense anger. “Simon, God damn him straight to the lowest hell. His scent is all over you.”


“My past, reaching out to trouble my present once again. I’ll explain more once you’re home safe. Come.” Suddenly Gabe’s arms were around him, lifting him easily. Noah found himself relaxing trustingly into that embrace, putting his still-spinning head on Gabe’s shoulder. Gabe strode off rapidly, with Jack trotting at his heels. Noah closed his eyes and sank into a doze as they went.


Chapter 20