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

The raven woke up then. Prruk-pruuk. Prruuk.


For a long moment, Henry said nothing. He just stared at her, then looked away and out the tiny window and back.


“I can do that,” Henry said slowly, and turned to the raven. “Bartram, I know you will be there, too. I won’t be alone. You’ll be there, too, Dr. M?”


“He finally told you his name? Glorious raven indeed. I know you can do this, but it will be dangerous. If we figured it out, you know the Watchers did as well. Mind you, the people at the church want this ceremony to go off without any problems,” she said. She hesitated before she added, “I think it might be best if it were just you—and Bartram. One person can hide in a crowd more easily than two or three and you can hide in your shadow, remember? But I will be nearby, just outside. Bonnie will be there as well, and any other witches I can get to help.”


With a quick flutter, the raven jumped from the headboard to sit on Henry’s lap.


Chapter 89