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

He lifted a hand and touched the mirror. The mirror still reflected nothing but an empty room.


Thomas felt a shock go through him. He was utterly terrified. His heart should be racing with it. He put his shaking hand on his chest, feeling for the pounding lub-dub of fear.


He lifted his fingers to his neck, seeking a pulse.


He swallowed hard, his mind jumping to an impossible conclusion, then ran his tongue over his teeth.


Fangs. Definitely fangs. His canines were a little longer than they had been, and much, much sharper.


Chapter 10