Their leap of faith could unleash magic ... or plunge them into darkness. Henry Thorn has worked at Larkin's since graduating high school. He likes it -- especially when he can use his secret skill of hiding inside shadows so his boss can't find them. Without that talent, he would never had survived growing up different. When a hire enters the store, Henry's other latent talent kicks in. He can smell an emotional response even before he lays eyes on the redhead. Jamey Currey came out, and his conservative parents promptly kicked him out. He, too, is different -- he senses Henry's attraction the moment they met. The first time they kiss, torrential rains fall from skies split by lightning. Their kiss also awakens the Watchers, diabolical hunters who will stop at nothing -- even extermination -- to keep magic suppressed. With the help of a friendly coven of friendly witches, the boys embark on a quest to discover an ancient key to restoring magic to the world, and to understand mysteries of their own hearts. The question is, will this quest cost them their lives?

The Werewolf and His Boy

A quick glance at the clock showed he was going to miss his bus, so he barely managed to grab a Diet Coke on the way out, wishing it was coffee instead. After a hurried wave to Professor Melloy, Henry ran across the street. There was the bus. He slugged down the Coke, and jumped on to the bus. After dropping the can in a trash bag by the driver, he fell into the first seat he saw. He checked his wallet: money for lunch, not enough for a snack. One Diet Coke until lunch time was going to make for a long morning. Damn. Usually he grabbed change from the coin jar on his dresser. In the rush, forgotten.


Bad dreams. Henry shuddered as he remembered: in and out of shadows, beneath tall trees high over his head, trees that whispered with the wind as he ran. He ran fast.


Henry wrapped his arms around himself, wishing he had a jacket to take the edge off the early morning chill. His body ached and he was hungry. Definitely roast beef for lunch


Chapter 10