All the world changed in a single moment. Lives were ended, and even more lives disrupted. For magic had come back into the world, destroying all modern technology in an instant. And with the magic came elves, dragons, were-folk ... and vampires.<br><br>Thomas is one of these, and one of the oldest, for he was there when the world changed. He has been alone for a long time. When a chance encounter leads him to Justin and Ian, a mated pair of werewolves, he finds that he may not need to be alone any more.<br><br>Justin, ever-curious, asks Thomas about the day the magic returned, and Thomas shares two stories from his past, describing the confusion and horror of the old wold's destruction, but also sharing the blossoming relationship he found amid the chaos.

The Magic Returns

“You were right,” said Ian. He glanced at Thomas. “I’m sorry.”


Thomas shrugged. “It’s good to be wary of vampires. Plenty of us deserve our reputations.”


“But you obviously don’t,” said Justin. “You’re a verynice vampire.” He grinned. Thomas swallowed. He looked from one canine grin to the other, and could feel that they were both still aroused. Not that he needed to feel it, what with the naked truth right in front of him. His own reaction wasn’t as obvious, but it was as strong. He licked his lips as the two continued to grin at him, feeling a sudden sympathy for rabbits and deer and all other prey. There was a certain thrill in that thought.


“It’s cold out here, and not very comfortable,” said Justin. “Would you like to come back to our den with us?” His emotions made it clear that there wouldn’t be much rest there.


“We’re practically strangers,” Thomas said, a little hesitantly. “I’m not sure…”


Chapter 5