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

“Yeah. I just can’t focus right now.” Not a lie. “Maybe I’ll just go to bed.”


Derek studied him for a long moment. “It’s early yet. Why don’t we just turn on a movie or something? You can relax and zone out. Maybe have a few more cookies. And then when you actually get to bed, you’ll sleep well.”


The concern was really nice. Blake could get used to it, and he figured it was a good thing that he could rely on it.


“Okay. That sounds great.” Blake settled back into the cushions and let Derek choose some mindless TV.


Definitely a good thing because Blake was already slightly addicted to it. 8


It took a few minutes for the disorientation to pass when he woke, but Blake remembered where he was and why he was there. He didn’t move for long minutes, enjoying the comfortable bed and letting his mind wander. Everything about the situation was messed up. Okay, that wasn’t entirely true. It wasn’t what he expected when he got to work the morning before, but it wasn’t exactly messed up.


Chapter 21