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

“Bad business, man. People are talking, seeing things, wild dogs and wolves running in Byrd Park and Ginter Garden. Guy up my street shot somebody’s Irish setter. Real bad. I’m outta here. No, no coffee, I’m heading home and straight to bed,” Eduardo added, waving off somebody’s offer of a cup.


Henry kept nodding as he walked to the back of the store where he found the end of the line. The store was practically empty, which was kind of spooky; usually by now there were a lot of customers. All the long, long quiet and empty aisles. He could hear Carlene up front loudly telling some cop that, yes, Larkin’s would cooperate fully, okay, but surely, they could open the store? It had happened outside, for God’s sake, and please don’t use the word “curse”—


“Hey, Henry, there you are. I was wondering when you would get here. I’ve been looking all over for you.” It was Jamey.


Chapter 11