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

Henry felt his heart turn over. He’s safe; he’s okay.


They were talking about him; they were waiting for him to get better. He had been hurt.


Henry sniffed. They are all so scared, Jamey the most. And poor Dr. M was in such pain.


Henry swung his feet to the floor and stood. Maybe whoever this room belonged to wouldn’t mind if he borrowed some clothes. I need to figure out how to carry extra stuff, if I am going to be taking off my clothes a lot of the time.He founded a hooded VCU black sweatshirt, with the stylized gold ram in the center and jeans that were slightly too big. He didn’t bother with this unknown boy’s sneakers. I’m just borrowing his clothes. I’ll bring them back. I promise.


With the raven on his shoulder, Henry started to turn the bedroom door knob, then paused. He had only done this at Larkin’s, when he was trying to avoid Carlene, when he wanted to hide in the Garden Center. But now he knewhow


He reached outand gathered shadow around him.


Chapter 52