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 made it to the kitchen on shaky legs and decided he might try orange juice instead. He slowly sipped, taking small swallows and letting each one hit his stomach and settle before he tried another. The natural sugar helped immensely, and by the time he was done, he felt steadier.


His blood sugar had probably just dropped. That made sense. He had lost a lot of blood yesterday, and the dinner last night could only replenish so much, especially after the vigorous sex he and Derek had. He probably burned all the calories he’d put in his body. No matter how nutritious Derek’s food was, healing took a lot of energy. Blake only had so much to spare. Absently rubbing his chest, he headed for his room.


Chapter 45