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

He knew what he had to do. If Michael wanted him to take some time off, then, by God, he would. Ghostwalkers didn’t get sick days because they didn’t get sick, but they had personal time they could take on top of their built-in vacation time. A quick mental calculation made Sam realize he had over three weeks accrued. He pulled out his phone and dialed Dom.


“So after we finish this case, let’s take a three-week vacation,” Sam said as soon as the call connected.


His only answer was the sound of choking, and then Levi’s worried voice in the background, asking if Dom was all right. Dom must have responded in some nonverbal way, because Sam didn’t hear Levi again. He sat on the couch, leaned into the cushions, and waited for Dom to get hold of himself.


“Sure am. Levi would like that, right? Maybe you two could go away like you’re always talking about doing. Except I never agree to that much time off because I’m a selfish jerk.”


Chapter 7