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

A few minutes later Jack was dressed and out the door. Gabe was still sprawled shirtless in the bed. Noah, sitting beside him, looked down at him. He felt his cheeks heating as he took in Gabe’s appearance. “Thanks again, really,” he said.


“Given that my presence caused last night’s trouble, you should hardly be thanking me. If you hadn’t met me, Simon would have had no reason to bother you.”


Gabe looked so distressed that Noah had to reach out and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “Hey, it’s not your fault that you have a crazy ex chasing after you. Or if it is, blame half the people in the world for similar situations.”


Gabe smiled slightly, but said, “Most people’s ‘crazy exes’ haven’t gotten anyone killed, though.”


“That’s still not your fault.” Noah squeezed his shoulder.


Gabe looked up at Noah, then said, “I suppose.”


“I’m still very glad you two came to get me.”


Chapter 23