Ghostwalker Blake Jones dies every day. It’s his job and how he helps trapped souls cross over. But to return to life, he needs an anchor. His new partner, Derek Scott, is a surprise. Not only is he male, but his appearance belies a caring and gentle heart underneath. Despite attraction and a strengthening relationship, they know they shouldn’t take things further.<br><br>But there’s a big difference between knowing and doing.<br><br>Their growing love presents a problem, though not the one they expect. Blake and Derek have to decide if they should take their relationship to the most permanent level -- an unbreakable metaphysical bond. Doing so offers both risk and unimaginable reward. Can Blake let go of his fears and put his complete trust in Derek in order to have the happily ever after he’s always craved?

Ghost of a Chance

He left the supplies on the counter where he could get to them again. But then he was at a loss. Everyone had assured him he’d get to know his ghostwalker thoroughly before they went on a job, so he would know exactly what Blake would need before, during, and after. But that hadn’t happened. Derek felt lost and adrift. How was he supposed to care for Blake if he didn’t know what the man needed? Instinct and hardwiring only took him so far.


“He needed to know you were going to stick by him.”


“That’s the only reason I let this happen before you two sequestered. Blake is…” King leaned back against the wall and crossed his arms over his massive chest. “He finds it hard to trust. His reactions are…extreme by most standards, and I knew this would be hard for him. He was convinced you’d run, even if you knew what would happen beforehand. And the only way he’d be able to trust you is to see you notdo that.”


Derek let that sink in. “Makes sense, I guess.”


Chapter 10