Ghostwalker Sam Jones has been half in love with Michael King since he started working at Requiem Inc. But Michael is his boss and a Guardian, to boot. Sam thinks they could make it work anyway, but Michael uses his position and his age to keep Sam at arm’s length.<br><br>When Sam continues to volunteer for the most dangerous cases, Michael has to intervene. He tells himself he’s just doing his job, but he’s always seen Sam as more than another operative, and he can’t bear the thought of not taking his chance.<br><br>The connection between them has been strong from the beginning, and Michael’s telepathy adds unexpected depth and an edge to their new romance, but working together while they try to build their relationship might be the hardest part of their job if they don’t make some sacrifices.

Lost Souls Found

“Fine. Let’s not use Blake as an example, then. If any one of your other operatives were doing this, you wouldn’t be having a talk with them.”


“No, you wouldn’t,” Sam said in the exact same tone. “It’s because it’s me—because of how we feel about each other.”


Michael opened his mouth to dispute that, but couldn’t find the words. There was truth in what Sam said—not that Michael wouldn’t take another operative to task for the same behavior, but there was an added layer because of their emotions. He wouldn’t admit that to Sam, though.


“That aside,” Michael said, “my decision stands. Finish this case and take some time off.”


Sam stared hard, but his expression was shuttered. “Fine.”


He stood and strode out of the room without even offering Michael a backward glance.


Chapter 6