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

“You see us together in seventy years?” Derek tried for levity, but it fell flat. Blake frowned, and Derek wanted to reach out and soothe that Vof worry from between his eyes.


“I’m serious here. I’m not that strong.”


Derek took the cup from Blake, set it aside, and then held both Blake’s hands in his own. He made sure he had Blake’s complete attention and those worried blue eyes were solely on his.


“So am I. And I think you are.” Derek smiled. “You focus on the seventy years we have together. You think of how amazing seven decades will be. And then, when I go, you know that I’ll be waiting on the other side of the light for you.”


Blake’s eyes filled, but he blinked hard. He cleared his throat. “But what if we don’t work at all? What if we fizzle and fade once the heat burns out?”


“I believe I’ve already addressed that concern,” Derek teased.


Blake gave a weak chuckle. “Derek.”


Chapter 47