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

Instantly Blake’s agitation ceased. Derek gathered Blake to him and kept his hold loose in case Blake wanted to pull away. But instead Blake pushed back against Derek, snuggled in and fit his body right against Derek’s. For just a second, Derek froze and wondered if Blake even knew what he was doing. But then Derek decided it didn’t matter. Blake obviously needed the comfort, and Derek needed to give it to him. With a sigh he wrapped Blake up more tightly and wound his arms around Blake—one under his head, the other around Blake’s waist. Blake gave a deep, contented sigh, and his entire body relaxed.


After a moment, Blake turned his head and placed a quick, gentle kiss on Derek’s biceps. Another breath, and then Blake murmured, “Thank you.”


Derek buried his smile in the back of Blake’s hair and relaxed completely.


Chapter 31