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

Eventually Brad lifted himself off Thomas and set about getting dressed. Thomas did the same, and eventually both were once more clothed, as if that moment hadn’t just happened. Thomas shouldered his pack again. Brad yawned, but nodded and picked up his own. “Guess we should try and make some more distance before daylight.”


“Yeah. I hope the hat and glasses mean I can move by day, but we’ll see.” He paused for a long moment, then added, “And Brad?”


“Wish I’d stopped worrying about roommate problems and screwed you a long time ago. That was pretty great.”


Brad laughed. “Guess I could say the same.”


Chapter 17