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

Dr. M was standing across the room talking animatedly to someone from the university. Henry leaned in their direction and listened: come back to Longwood to chair the new Wiccan studies program…


Dr. M caught his eye, frowned, and shook her head very slightly.


Sorry, Dr. M. I know I’m not supposed to eavesdrop.


Dr. M, as the unofficial spokesperson of the Council of Covens for Greater Richmond, had been interviewed by BBC America, CNN, NPR, the Times-Dispatch, The Washington Post, The New York Times, andthe London Times. A press conference was scheduled for Christmas Eve with what seemed like every television station and newspaper up and down the East Coast and Canada as well. Wisely, Dr. M only told them part of the story.


Henry was glad she hadn’t told anyone his and Jamey’s part in what had happened. When you’re ready, we’ll let people know. But don’t be surprised if one of the magicals figures it out before that and talks.


Chapter 100